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 ...

Vinca major and minor (commonly called periwinkle) are perfect ground cover choices for large areas because the plant spreads rapidly. When I initiated my flower garden, I planted a complete bed of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: I planted several weigela shrubs in front of the house 18 years ago. My neighbors’ vinca has invaded that area. We have a bunch of pretty, large blue rocks and a lot of Mexican pebble rock that the ...

Vinca minor, aka "myrtle," is an evergreen groundcover well suited for underplanting with both spring and fall blooming bulbs like this colchicum, which is flowering now. Dig a hole with a bulb ...

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 ...

Her painter’s eye taught her that white flowers shine in shade, but tend to fade and disappoint in brighter light. The white vinca named after her is a wonderful form of lesser periwinkle, Vinca minor ...