Tag: Washington DC

News from Ruppert Landscape

Employment & Industry News From Ruppert Landscape

Ruppert Landscape continues to expand its landscape construction operations with the recent promotion of Chris Southworth to Branch Manager.
Leaf blower

This City’s Gas Blower Ban Just Took Effect

January 1 marked more than just New Year's Day. To landscapers in Washington, D.C. it also meant the death knell of their gas leaf...
Mall

NALP Honored By National Mall For Turf Rehab & Tree Care

On December 4, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) was presented with the Partner of the Year Award by the National Mall and...

Ruppert Landscape Helps Install Flags Commemorating Pandemic Toll

  In Washington, DC last week, over 150 employees from Ruppert Landscape’s Maryland, DC, and Virginia branches came together to assist Maryland artist Suzanne Brennan...
tree

Five Great Shade Trees To Beat The Heat From Casey Trees

On July 13, Washington, D.C. hit its 17th consecutive day above 90 degrees. The following week was no better with a heat advisory in...
John Deere

John Deere Continues Donations To The National Mall

John Deere recently donated a new fleet of equipment to The Trust for the National Mall. The equipment will assist in maintaining the turf...
mosquitoes and ticks

Top 10 Cities And States Pestered By Mosquitoes And Ticks

Spring has finally arrived and that means warmer temperatures and frequent rain showers. While many enjoy the sunshine, the rise in humidity and increase...
Autonomous Snow Plow

Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
Vulcan

Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.

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Stumpy

Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
spotted lanternfly nymphs

It’s Spring! Get A Jump On Invasive Insects With These USDA Updates

Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.
Design-Build Equipment

Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.
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Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.