Periwinkle (Vinca) Removal in Southlands – Ascent Yard Care

Periwinkle—also known as Vinca minor or Vinca major—is one of the most stubborn and invasive groundcovers in the Pacific Northwest. In Southlands, it spreads quietly beneath hedges, through garden beds, and into forested areas, creating long-term problems for property owners. Ascent Yard Care provides skilled, licensed periwinkle removal for Southlands homeowners and estate properties—restoring balance and control to your landscape.

The Problem With Periwinkle

Periwinkle is often planted as a low-maintenance groundcover, but over time it becomes:

• Incredibly difficult to control due to its dense root mat
• Aggressive, choking out native plants, perennials, and shrubs
• A magnet for rodents and moisture problems beneath its dense cover
• Resistant to casual removal—it resprouts easily from fragments and roots

In the shaded, spacious gardens and natural areas of Southlands, periwinkle can overtake entire beds, forest edges, and paddocks, often unnoticed until it becomes a full-blown infestation.

What Our Vinca Removal Service Includes

We don’t just trim periwinkle back—we remove it systematically and thoroughly, using methods proven to work on high-end properties and large lots.

Our Process:

• Mechanical removal of surface growth and root mats
• Excavation of root mass to prevent regrowth
• Targeted herbicide application (licensed in BC) for deep infestations
• Complete debris cleanup and disposal (periwinkle should not be composted)
• Follow-up site checks or retreatment when needed
• Optional: bed replanting, soil remediation, or erosion control

Whether you have a small border issue or a property-scale infestation, we approach it with care and precision.

Licensed Herbicide Application Sets Us Apart

Many companies attempt to remove periwinkle manually—but this plant resprouts from root fragments and can’t be permanently removed without chemical suppression.

Ascent Yard Care is fully licensed to apply herbicide in BC, allowing us to:

• Use selective, safe formulas to target Vinca
• Avoid damage to surrounding trees and plants
• Actually kill the root systems—not just mow the surface

This is especially valuable on Southlands’ larger, complex landscapes where periwinkle spreads into natural or high-visibility zones.

Where We Remove Periwinkle in Southlands

We frequently remove Vinca from:

• Hedge borders and underplantings
• Woodland edges and garden perimeters
• Horse paddocks and barn areas
• Native restoration zones
• Overgrown or neglected estate sections

If you’ve tried removing it before and it came back—you’re not alone. It takes the right tools, timing, and experience to remove it fully.

Why Southlands Trusts Ascent Yard Care

• Trained, uniformed crews who respect your property
• Licensed pesticide applicators
• Clean, quiet service with full green waste removal
• Remote quoting available by photo or walk-through
• Trusted by hundreds of high-end homeowners across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland

Reclaim Your Landscape—Request a Quote Today

We’re currently taking on periwinkle removal jobs in Southlands, as well as surrounding areas like Kerrisdale, Dunbar, and Point Grey.

Send us a few photos, or book a site visit, and we’ll create a plan to remove the Vinca—and restore your garden to a clean, healthy, manageable state.

Ascent Yard Care – Permanent Periwinkle Removal for Southlands Properties

Licensed. Precise. Trusted by Vancouver’s most discerning homeowners.