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  • Landscaping / Weed Spraying 4/20-4/21

    This week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse Monday 4/20 and Tuesday 4/21. As we have previously mentioned, they will be spraying garden areas in preparation for mulching next week as well as walkways, to stop the growth of weeds from all the warm weather we have had. Like last year, they will be using a…

  • Landscaping, Weed Spraying, Mulch

    Ruppert has been in Countryhouse today, Monday 4/14, performing their normal maintenance work. In preparation for the expected mulching beginning 4/27, they will need to spray for weeds next week. I will send out last year’s “no spray” list for you to check against, hopefully tomorrow. If your residence is listed and you still want…

  • Mulching Project

    We are preparing to do our seasonal mulching project so we want to update you about it. The work is actually done by a company contracted by Ruppert, not our crew, and is set to begin around April 27.  They will be spreading  triple shredded mulch around the fronts and sides of homes to a…

  • Landscaping and Mulching Update

    Landscaping Update 4/6-4/7 Ruppert is scheduled to be in Countryhouse Monday 4/6 and Tuesday 4/7.  They will be performing their regular maintenance work, including mowing where needed.  Mulching: We are preparing to do our seasonal mulching project so we want to update you about it. The work is actually done by a company contracted by…

  • Landscaping Update: 3/30-3/31

    Ruppert will be in Countryhouse on Monday 3/30 and Tuesday 3/31 this week. Going forward they are scheduled to come on Monday and Tuesday each week, weather permitting. So you can plan on placing your yard bags and debris piles for pickup after all your hard work over the weekend. 😉Bonnie O’Connell

  • Landscaping Update: 3/23-3/24

    This week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse today 3/23 and tomorrow 3/24. They will be doing their regular maintenance work and possibly some trimming of shrubs where needed. We have heard from several residents that their Yaupon Hollies look dead. It seems this winter was particularly hard on certain shrubs, but the Yaupons should revive with the…

  • Landscaping Update: 3/17

    Ruppert worked yesterday, Monday 3/16, in the stormy weather trimming and pruning tree limbs to provide safe access under and around trees. Today, Tuesday 3/17,  they are back picking up storm debris and doing their normal maintenance work.A reminder to residents to email me if you prefer to take care of mulching your yard, rather…

  • Landscaping Update: 3/13

    This week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse tomorrow, Friday 3/13. They will be doing their regular maintenance work, so please have your bags and bundles of debris ready for pickup.–Bonnie O’Connell

  • Landscaping Update: 3/5

    This week Ruppert is scheduled to be in Countryhouse Thursday 3/5. They will be performing their regular maintenance work, blowing and picking up debris. The committee plans to meet with our Ruppert manager on Friday to discuss ways to strategically relocate some of the wood chips for easier access to areas that need them. The…

  • Landscaping Update: 2/16-2/20

    During the winter off-season, Ruppert’s visits do not follow a regular schedule due to moving crews around as needed. This week they were in Countryhouse Monday morning and back on Tuesday. We have had some comments and questions about the piles of wood chips placed in several locations. We had been thinking about the possibility…