Yellow Archangel Removal in West Point Grey – Ascent Yard Care

Yellow Archangel—also known as Lamiastrum or variegated dead nettle—may look like an attractive groundcover, but in West Point Grey gardens, it quickly becomes a destructive, fast-spreading invasive. At Ascent Yard Care, we provide licensed, professional removal of Yellow Archangel from high-end properties, restoring balance and preventing future outbreaks.

Why Yellow Archangel Is a Problem in West Point Grey

This plant is often introduced unintentionally by homeowners or landscapers who plant it for its variegated leaves and shade tolerance. But once established, it:

• Spreads aggressively via runners, root fragments, and even dumped clippings
• Crowds out native plants and ornamental beds
• Forms dense mats that suppress soil health and biodiversity
• Is nearly impossible to fully remove by hand

In West Point Grey, where large lots and mature landscaping are common, Yellow Archangel spreads under hedges, through garden beds, and into naturalized or shaded zones—often undetected until it’s fully out of control.

How to Identify Yellow Archangel

• Leaves: Heart-shaped, green with silvery-white variegation
• Growth habit: Low and spreading, forming dense carpets
• Flowers: Small yellow flowers in spring/early summer
• Preferred conditions: Shade, damp soil, neglected edges of garden beds or woodlands

It’s commonly mistaken for a decorative ground cover—until it overruns the space.

Our Proven Removal Process

At Ascent Yard Care, we specialize in systematic invasive plant removal—and Yellow Archangel requires an aggressive, multi-step approach.

Our process includes:

• Manual and mechanical removal of all visible plant material and runners
• Excavation of root mats where practical
• Licensed herbicide application to kill regrowth and suppress the seed bank
• Full debris removal (Lamiastrum should not be composted)
• Optional mulching or replanting with non-invasive alternatives
• Monitoring and optional follow-up treatments to ensure it stays gone

Why Licensing Matters for Effective Control

Yellow Archangel cannot be eradicated through manual removal alone—any small root fragment left behind can regenerate. That’s why herbicide treatment is often required.

Ascent Yard Care is:

• Licensed by the Province of British Columbia to apply herbicides
• Trained in targeted application techniques that minimize harm to surrounding ornamentals
• Insured and experienced with invasive groundcover control across Vancouver Island and West Vancouver

Most landscapers are not licensed and cannot legally or effectively treat this plant.

Ideal for West Point Grey Properties

We remove Yellow Archangel from:

• Shaded estate gardens
• Naturalized zones, woodland beds, and ravine edges
• Under hedges and between mature shrubs
• Newly purchased properties where it’s been left to spread
• Areas previously “controlled” without success

We take care to protect your desirable plants, prevent regrowth, and leave your property looking cleaner than when we arrived.

Why West Point Grey Trusts Ascent

• Discreet, professional, uniformed crews
• Fast, clear quoting via photos or on-site visits
• Licensed herbicide use (a critical advantage in invasive control)
• Optional full yard reset services—hedges, pruning, invasive control, mulch
• Respect for heritage plantings and landscape design

Book Your Yellow Archangel Removal Today

We’re currently accepting Yellow Archangel removal projects in West Point Grey, Dunbar, and Vancouver’s West Side.

If you’ve spotted this plant creeping through your garden, send us a few photos or request a walk-through. We’ll provide a clear plan, quote, and schedule to eliminate it—permanently.

Ascent Yard Care – Licensed Yellow Archangel Removal for West Point Grey Properties

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