Periwinkle & Invasive Ground Cover Removal in Sidney, BC — Complete Eradication

Take Back Control of Your Landscape

Periwinkle (Vinca major and Vinca minor) may look like an attractive ground cover, but it’s a highly invasive, fast-spreading plant that quickly smothers native vegetation, invades lawns and garden beds, and becomes nearly impossible to control without professional help.

At Ascent Yard Care, we provide thorough removal and eradication of periwinkle and other invasive ground covers throughout Sidney, BC. With root-level extraction, targeted herbicide use (when needed), and soil restoration, we give you back a clean slate for healthy, manageable landscaping.

Why Periwinkle Is a Problem

• 🌱 Spreads rapidly by underground runners (rhizomes)
• 🧬 Displaces native plants and ornamental beds
• 🌿 Difficult to remove — even tiny root fragments can regrow
• 🚫 Resistant to hand pulling and ineffective with mowing
• 🔁 Recolonizes quickly if not removed completely or replaced

Other Invasive Ground Covers We Remove

• Yellow Archangel
• English Ivy
• Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia)
• Bishop’s Weed (Goutweed)
• Ajuga (Bugleweed)
• Lamium (Deadnettle)
• Spurge and Oxalis

These ground covers often escape from original planting zones and take over lawns, gardens, forest edges, and shady areas — where they outcompete nearly everything else.

Our Ground Cover Eradication Process

✅ Site Inspection & Invasive Mapping

We assess the type and spread of ground cover, identify sensitive areas nearby, and determine the best combination of mechanical, manual, and chemical removal methods.

✅ Physical & Mechanical Removal

We use spades, turf cutters, or powered equipment to extract root mats and rhizomes. All material is hauled away for proper disposal — never composted, as they regrow easily.

✅ Licensed Herbicide Application (Optional)

In hard-to-reach zones or where root extraction isn’t feasible, we apply selective, BC-approved herbicides to prevent regrowth, timed for maximum effectiveness.

✅ Restoration & Prevention

We rebuild the soil with premium topsoil and compost, and can replant with native or non-invasive alternatives to suppress any return growth and beautify the area.

Where We Remove Periwinkle & Invasive Ground Covers

• Garden beds and borders
• Lawn perimeters and tree bases
• Wooded areas and forest edges
• Slope gardens and shady spaces
• Strata landscapes and heritage gardens

Why Choose Ascent Yard Care?

• ✅ Deep knowledge of rhizomatic ground cover biology
• ✅ Fully licensed for herbicide use in British Columbia
• ✅ Experience with both residential and large-scale sites
• ✅ Careful removal with respect for native plants and hardscapes
• ✅ Trusted by homeowners and landscape managers across Sidney

Serving All of Sidney, BC

We perform invasive ground cover eradication in:

• Sidney proper & North Sidney
• Lochside Drive, Ardwell Drive & Deep Cove
• Dean Park, rural estates, and waterfront homes
• Strata complexes and institutional landscapes

Don’t Let Invasive Ground Covers Take Over

Once periwinkle or archangel gains a foothold, it becomes harder to control every year. Let Ascent Yard Care restore your garden or green space with expert removal and lasting protection.