Herb Robert Removal in West Point Grey – Ascent Yard Care

Herb Robert Removal in West Point Grey – Ascent Yard Care

Herb Robert—also known as “stinky Bob”—is a fast-spreading invasive weed that’s quietly taking over gardens, shaded beds, and forested edges throughout West Point Grey. At Ascent Yard Care, we provide professional, licensed removal of Herb Robert on high-end properties—restoring balance to your landscape and preventing future outbreaks.

What Is Herb Robert—and Why Is It a Problem?

Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) may look like a small, lacy groundcover, but it’s a highly aggressive invader that:

• Spreads rapidly in shade and disturbed soil
• Crowds out native plants and ornamental species
• Drops thousands of seeds that remain viable in the soil for years
• Emits a pungent, musky smell when disturbed—hence the nickname “stinky Bob”

It’s especially common on older or naturalized properties in West Point Grey, where shaded garden beds, hedge lines, and ravine edges create ideal conditions.

Why It’s So Hard to Eliminate

Herb Robert spreads by seed and thrives in conditions where turf is weak or planting beds are poorly maintained. It:

• Re-sprouts quickly after cutting
• Competes with perennials and groundcovers
• Establishes even in dry, rocky, or compacted soil
• Is often mistaken for a wildflower—until it’s too late

Controlling it requires not just pulling the visible growth, but treating the seed bank and correcting the soil environment.

Our Proven Removal Process

At Ascent Yard Care, we offer a multi-step removal plan tailored to West Point Grey’s mature, sensitive landscapes.

Every service includes:

• Mechanical removal of visible growth
• Excavation of root zones in targeted areas
• Bagging and off-site disposal (Herb Robert should not be composted)
• Licensed herbicide application (where appropriate) to kill regrowth and suppress the seed bank
• Site cleanup and bed restoration
• Optional replanting or mulching to prevent reestablishment

Why Licensing Matters

Most landscaping companies are not legally permitted to use herbicides—and that’s often the difference between containing Herb Robert and eradicating it.

Ascent Yard Care is fully licensed in British Columbia to apply herbicides, allowing us to:

• Target regrowth at the root and soil level
• Avoid damaging nearby ornamentals
• Ensure safe, effective, and long-lasting results
• Comply with all provincial safety standards

This is especially important when working near valuable plants, play areas, or property lines.

Why West Point Grey Homeowners Choose Ascent

• Clean, discreet, and professional crews
• Licensed, insured, and experienced with invasive species
• Detailed photo-based quotes or on-site consultations
• Full-service yard resets available (invasive removal + pruning + mulch + hedge care)
• High-trust service for high-value properties

We specialize in restoring overgrown, neglected, or overrun spaces—without turning your garden into a construction zone.

Book Your Herb Robert Removal Today

We’re now accepting Herb Robert removal projects in West Point Grey, Dunbar, and surrounding West Side neighborhoods.

If you’re seeing small, pink-flowered plants spreading under hedges, between stones, or through your garden beds, don’t wait—send us a few photos or request a walkthrough.

We’ll give you a clear plan to remove it for good.

Ascent Yard Care – Licensed Herb Robert Removal in West Point Grey

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