Top-Rated Scotch Broom Removal Service on South Vancouver Island

Scotch broom is one of the most invasive and destructive plants on Vancouver Island. If you’ve noticed bright yellow flowers spreading across your property in the spring and early summer, chances are you’re dealing with a broom infestation.

At Ascent Yard Care, we specialize in permanent Scotch broom removal across South Vancouver Island. Whether you’re a homeowner, land manager, or strata council, we offer customized solutions to restore your landscape and keep broom from coming back.

Why Scotch Broom Is a Serious Problem

Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) is fast-growing, deep-rooted, and aggressive. It chokes out native plants, depletes soil nutrients, and creates serious fire hazards. Once established, it’s extremely difficult to remove without professional help.

Key issues caused by Scotch broom:

• Wildfire risk: The plant is rich in oils and burns hot and fast.
• Environmental damage: It displaces native plant species and alters ecosystems.
• Property damage: It lowers land value, spreads rapidly, and is labor-intensive to manage.
• Allergies: Its pollen can aggravate respiratory issues in spring and early summer.

Our Permanent Broom Removal Process

At Ascent Yard Care, we use a multi-pronged strategy tailored to the severity of the infestation and the type of land. Our goal is not just to remove visible growth, but to permanently stop regrowth at the root level.

Step 1: Site Assessment

We visit your property to assess the density, maturity, and spread of the broom. This allows us to recommend the most effective and cost-efficient solution.

Step 2: Mechanical or Manual Removal

We use a combination of brush cutting, pulling, and root crown removal to physically eliminate the broom where possible. For lighter infestations or environmentally sensitive areas, this can be enough.

Step 3: Targeted Herbicide Application (Optional)

For dense or regrowing infestations, we offer selective herbicide treatments that target Scotch broom without harming surrounding vegetation. Herbicide is especially effective after cutting or in follow-up treatments, and is applied by licensed professionals.

Step 4: Follow-Up & Restoration

Broom seeds can remain viable in the soil for over 30 years, so follow-up is critical. We offer ongoing maintenance and monitoring, and can also help re-establish native or ornamental vegetation to outcompete broom in the long term.

Why Choose Ascent Yard Care?

We are the leading broom removal company on Vancouver Island, trusted by hundreds of homeowners, farms, and rural landowners.

• Permanent Results: We don’t just cut broom—we remove it at the source and stop it from coming back.
• Herbicide and Non-Herbicide Options: We work with you to choose the best strategy for your land and goals.
• Local Experience: We’ve removed broom from hundreds of properties in the Victoria, Duncan, and Cowichan areas and understand the local ecology.
• Fully Insured & Certified: Our team is fully insured, and our herbicide applicators are licensed and trained for safe, targeted treatments.
• Honest, Friendly Service: We show up on time, do what we promise, and leave your property looking far better than we found it.

We’re not just a landscaping company—we’re land restoration experts.

Areas We Serve

We provide Scotch broom removal throughout South Vancouver Island, including:

• Victoria
• Saanich
• Langford
• Metchosin
• Shawnigan Lake
• Duncan
• Mill Bay
• Cobble Hill
• North Saanich and beyond

Get a Free Quote Today

Don’t let Scotch broom take over your property. Contact Ascent Yard Care for a free, no-obligation quote. We’ll assess your land, explain your options, and help you reclaim your landscape—for good.