Top-Rated Invasive Ground Cover Removal in Victoria, BC

Invasive ground covers like periwinkle, archangel, English ivy, and creeping buttercup can turn any garden, trail, or woodland into a tangled, uncontrollable mess. These plants spread fast, smothering native vegetation, damaging soil health, and reappearing year after year—even after hand-pulling or cutting.

At Ascent Yard Care, we specialize in professional invasive ground cover removal, using a combination of mechanical removal, soil restoration, and licensed herbicide application to permanently stop the spread. Whether you’re managing a residential yard, strata landscape, or rural property, we have the equipment, crew, and knowledge to remove invasive ground cover for good.

Why Invasive Ground Covers Are So Difficult to Eliminate

Most invasive ground covers are designed by nature to survive removal. They spread by:

• Stolons and rhizomes (underground runners)
• Root fragments that regenerate easily
• Dense mats that block light and water to native plants

Cutting or pulling only removes the visible portion—not the root system. And many ground covers will regrow even more aggressively after being disturbed, especially without follow-up control.

Common Invasive Ground Covers We Remove:

• English Ivy (Hedera helix)
• Periwinkle (Vinca major / Vinca minor)
• Yellow Archangel (Lamium galeobdolon)
• Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens)
• Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum)
• Shiny Geranium (Geranium lucidum)
• St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
• Invasive lilies and uncontained garden spreaders
• Mixed woodland invaders on rural or strata land

Our Ground Cover Removal Process

1. Site Assessment & Invasive Species ID

We assess your site, identify the invasive plant(s), and evaluate the scale and soil conditions. This allows us to create a customized removal plan.

2. Mechanical Removal

We cut, dig, and lift dense mats of ground cover using manual and powered tools. In hard-to-reach areas or around valuable plants, we proceed with extra care.

3. Licensed Herbicide Application

Because we are licensed to apply herbicides in BC, we can apply targeted, low-toxicity herbicide treatments to kill invasive roots and prevent regrowth. Our technicians use spot spraying, wicking, or soil-safe systemic products—with full regulatory compliance and environmental consideration.

4. Follow-Up Treatments

Most invasive ground covers require a multi-phase approach. We return as needed to re-treat or perform maintenance to ensure the invasion doesn’t return.

5. Replanting & Soil Rehabilitation (Optional)

We can mulch, replant, or seed native alternatives to help restore your space and prevent new invasions.

Who We Help

We offer invasive ground cover control for:

• Homeowners dealing with ivy or creeping weeds overtaking garden beds
• Strata and commercial properties battling aggressive plants in common areas
• Rural or woodland properties where invasives are spreading unchecked
• Gardeners and landowners who want to restore biodiversity and native species

Why Choose Ascent Yard Care?

Licensed Herbicide Applicators

Unlike many landscaping companies, Ascent Yard Care is fully licensed for herbicide use in British Columbia. That means we can offer legal, effective, and targeted treatments that others can’t—resulting in faster, longer-lasting results.

Big-Crew Efficiency, Small-Team Attention

We run multiple fully-equipped crews across Greater Victoria daily. But we treat each property like it’s our own—with meticulous cleanup, good communication, and follow-through.

Invasive Plant Specialists

We don’t just “weed” your garden—we eliminate root systems, disrupt growth cycles, and prevent re-infestation with proven long-term control methods.

Fully Insured & WorkSafe Compliant

Ascent Yard Care is fully insured and in good standing with WorkSafeBC, so you can hire with confidence.

Areas We Serve

We clear invasive ground cover across all of Greater Victoria:

• Victoria
• Oak Bay
• Saanich
• Esquimalt
• View Royal
• Langford
• Colwood
• Metchosin
• Highlands
• Sidney & North Saanich
• Rural acreages, farms, and undeveloped land

The Best Time to Remove Invasive Ground Cover

Spring and fall are the ideal windows for removing invasive ground covers—when plants are actively growing but before they go to seed. However, we offer removal and treatment year-round, depending on your needs and plant type.

Book Your Invasive Ground Cover Quote Today

Don’t waste time with failed hand-pulling or half-measures. Let Ascent Yard Care remove invasive ground cover permanently—with a professional, licensed, and proven approach.