Herbicide Options: Remove Weeds and Invasive Plants Without Harming Your Garden or the Environment

If you’ve been struggling with persistent weeds, spreading invasive groundcovers, or aggressive plants like ivy, periwinkle, or creeping buttercup—you’re not alone. Across Victoria, even the most cared-for gardens eventually face a problem that manual weeding alone can’t fix.

At Ascent Yard Care, we help homeowners restore balance to their gardens through a careful, thoughtful approach to weed and invasive plant removal—without compromising your values or the health of the environment.

This is not about spraying chemicals everywhere. It’s about understanding your landscape and using every available tool—responsibly.

Why Some Weeds Keep Coming Back No Matter What You Do

In Victoria’s mild climate, weeds and invasive plants can thrive year-round. And while pulling, mulching, or cutting may work short-term, some plants are designed by nature to come back stronger:

• Periwinkle and ivy regrow from tiny stem fragments
• Buttercup and clover have spreading root systems that cutting can’t reach
• Morning glory (bindweed) can grow several feet underground
• Blackberry and wild rose form dense, thorny thickets that crowd out everything else

If you’ve tried doing it all by hand and they still return—it’s not your fault. Some plants require root-level intervention to be truly removed.

The Misconception About Herbicide Use

We understand: many of our clients are concerned about herbicide use—and rightfully so. But here’s what most people don’t realize:

• Not all herbicides are the same. We use selective, low-toxicity, plant-specific treatments, not broad-spectrum industrial sprays.
• Application matters more than the product. We apply herbicide only where necessary, often by hand or stem-wick, never broadcast or sprayed over your entire garden.
• We are licensed by the Province of British Columbia. This means we meet rigorous training, safety, and environmental standards that protect your health, your property, and our ecosystems.

Our Approach to Environmentally Conscious Weed Control

We see herbicide as one tool among many. Our process starts with understanding your garden and your values:

1. On-Site Assessment

We walk your property, identify what’s growing, and evaluate which plants are invasive, harmful, or out of balance. We’ll talk with you about what you want to keep, remove, and restore.

2. Mechanical & Manual Removal

Where possible, we cut, dig, and remove invasive plants by hand, especially in garden beds and around ornamentals.

3. Targeted Herbicide Use (Only If Needed)

Invasive or deeply rooted species may require a one-time, targeted herbicide application to fully remove roots and stop regrowth. We’ll explain exactly what we’re applying, how, and why.

4. Soil Recovery & Garden Restoration

We don’t stop at weed removal. We help rebuild the soil, replant with native or beneficial plants, and create low-maintenance, low-chemical gardens going forward.

Why Our Clients in Victoria Trust Us

• We’re licensed, insured, and WorkSafeBC compliant
• We serve hundreds of homeowners every year, including some of Victoria’s most respected gardeners
• We believe in long-term solutions, not short-term patches
• We respect your values—we’re locals too
• We’re not here to spray—we’re here to restore

Common Questions from Environmentally Conscious Homeowners

“Will this harm bees, birds, or pollinators?”

We avoid treating flowering plants and use low-toxicity, targeted products applied when pollinator activity is lowest. Our goal is always balance, not destruction.

“Can I get results without using herbicide?”

Yes—for certain weeds. But in cases like ivy, blackberry, or creeping buttercup, herbicide is often the only way to stop them permanently. We’ll always discuss your options first.

“Can you help me replant after the invasive plants are gone?”

Absolutely. We offer garden bed restoration, compost delivery, mulching, and replanting using your preferred style—native, edible, pollinator-friendly, or aesthetic.

Reclaim Your Garden—The Thoughtful Way

If you’re ready to clear space, reduce chaos, and finally enjoy your garden again, but you don’t want to sacrifice your environmental values, Ascent Yard Care is here to help.

We’ll guide you through the process, explain our methods, and only recommend what’s right for your goals and your garden.