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vinca ground cover

10 years ago

I have vinca minor ground cover under three trees. It is almost impossible to get rid of leaves that fall onto vinca ground cover.
My husband wants to rip it all out and replace it with something other than grass. Such as rocks or mulch. Any suggestions on how to rake it or what to replace it with? Please Help!

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maryshopper
Original Author
10 years ago
Please Help! He is going to pull out vinca soon.
jcalhoun
10 years ago
Vinca can come back from the roots when pulled. Don't be surprised if you see it again.
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Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
10 years ago
The leaves won't bother the Vinca at all, quite the opposite, and make excellent mulch.
yutopia
10 years ago
Place netting on top of your vinca (use landscaping pins to hold it in place for a few weeks) prior to the leaves falling, and then pull it up to collect the leaves when most have come down.

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