WASHINGTON — Not so wild about wild violets? Myra in Arlington writes: “What is the best way to get rid of wild violets in the lawn? We have both the purple & Confederate types. It started out with ...

There are many types of wild violet species, some native and others European and Asian invaders, but all grow primarily in the northern regions of the U.S. You can recognize these flowering perennials ...

Wild violets are plentiful in my lawn even though a company sprayed? several times. I also have weeds that look like clover but have tiny yellow flowers. What kills these weeds? Wild violets are not ...

Most people want their wild violets to vanish. But on this You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath will help someone whose purple posies are being eaten before she can enjoy them, and identify the ‘culprit’ ...

Q: I saw your article about thistle. This is totally what I have experienced, so I just keep pulling. My question is about violets. How can you get rid of them? They seem to be taking over our lawn!

Q: We live in a woodland setting with lawn surrounding our house. In the past year, wild violets have taken over the lawn. What is the best method of getting rid of this plant? A: Some people actually ...

Are violet flowers beneficial? You save time and money by accepting the wild violets in your lawn. These wild plants can improve the lushness, sustainability and beauty of your landscape. A lush, well ...

Q: I have a weed in my lawn that I am told is a wild violet. A herbicide didn’t seem to work. What can I do? M.S., Tulsa A: Wild violets are common and are one of the toughest weeds to control in ...

I hope you can help me with a lawn problem. Numerous areas in the lawn have violets. Do you have any solution on how I can get rid of these weeds? - Michael Meyers, East Northport Wild violets are ...

Q These wild violets are taking over our yard. Could you give us any advice? A While the easiest answer is move to a yard that doesn't have them, that is not always practical. Wild violets are ...