Yard with plant trimmings laying around and a grey, canvas bin full of yard clippings. - Milorad Kravic/Getty Images Ground covers are great for quelling erosion or as a substitute for turf. They ...

Variegated vinca goes by many names. It’s a variegated form of Vinca major, also known as greater periwinkle. It’s also known as bigleaf periwinkle (Vinca major ‘Variegata’), and the “variegated” part ...

Question: I have vinca plants that have become tall and lanky. Can I prune the plants back at this time? Answer: Give the plants a light trimming to stimulate fall growth and flowers. Common flowering ...

Over many decades, we have come to count on colorful, sturdy vinca (Catharanthus roseus) as the workhorse of our summer gardens. With its pretty pink, white and purple blooms clustered en masse on a ...

Q: My neighbor planted periwinkle as a ground cover and it is coming under the fence into my yard and taking over my shrub beds. How do I get rid of this pesky plant? A: I feel your pain; I have been ...