- Yes, you should mow your vinca vine (Vinca major or Vinca minor) to control overgrowth. The vines are rapid growing and invasive in many geographical regions, warns the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Mowing is an effective and quick technique to control vinca for limited gardening areas.
- Avoid mowing or heavily pruning your vinca, if using as a groundcover. Too much mowing and pruning inhibits the plants' growth. Turn vines back into the growing area to encourage a dense ground cover without the plant invading the entire yard.
- For controlled growth and limited growing areas, mow vinca vines to prevent invasion into the other areas of the yard. To establish a thick groundcover of vinca, limit mowing or avoid mowing entirely.
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