I'm new to the NG and new to gardening, so I really could use some help here. We've just moved into a house, and the previous owners planted vinca minor in about 4 different places. It's starting to overtake some of the shrubs, so we're taking it out to plant some perinialls. (sp?). Right now, I'm just digging it up, by hand. My husband suggested tilling it up. I don't think that will work, since these are small areas. I've surfed the 'net and the best thing I've found is just to dig it up. Am I missing something? And do I need to dig up all those little-bitty-tiny roots, too? Vinca minor is pretty, I'll admit, but when let go, like the previous owners did, it takes over everything it sees! Am I on the right track to just dig it up, or is there another way....without damaging the soil for the new flowers to be planted. :-) Any advice would be appreciated.
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19 years ago