Eliminating Clover in Periwinkle Groundcover: Manual Removal vs. Spot Herbicide

Clover in Vinca minor Bed

Two effective methods:

Dig and replant: Remove infested sections, separate periwinkle roots from clover, replant clean periwinkle.
Spot-treat: Paint glyphosate (Roundup) onto clover leaves with a brush. Avoid contact with periwinkle. Glyphosate degrades in 24 hours.

Method 1 is organic but labor-intensive. Method 2 is precise and effective for large infestations.

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