When certain groundcover species (often non-natives) begin to dominate at the expense of others, then you can have a tricky scenario on your hands. If you’re asking yourself what happened to your favorite spring bulbs or where that lovely patch of cyclamen has disappeared to, then it may be time to take action and tackle those brutish dominators. Luckily, it is easier to remove them in wintertime.
One of the keys to success when it comes to taming overgrown invasive plants is to tackle them at the right time of year. In winter, when the majority of your perennials are dormant and spring bulbs have yet to flower, it can be easier to distinguish friend from foe in the garden and dig out groundcover that’s outstayed its welcome.
