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 ...

These cute little plants can be a nightmare for both lawn and vegetable/flower garden lovers. The sweet things are very invasive and very difficult to remove. They spread by seed and underground root.

DEAR NEIL: Is there a secret to killing wild violets in my lawn? Each spring it seems like I have twice as many. Dear Reader: Perhaps. Use a broad-leafed herbicide containing 2,4-D as one of its ...

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 ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — This Week's Weed of The Week is the Wild Violet or Common Blue Violet. You may see the beautiful carpet of purple in a field or patch in your lawn in early spring. Don't be fooled ...

Q: I have tons of wild violets in my lawn. How can I control them without killing the grass? A: Wild violets is a perennial weed with a long tap root. And just mowing or trying to dig them out without ...

Q: What is this weed, and how can I get rid of it? It is taking over my lawn. A: Wild violet. I get this question every couple of years. I answer it honestly, and then I get complaints from those who ...

Spring this year has been off-and-on, then off again. Even so, you may have a have a gardening question. Simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A ...

Q: I’d like to know what to spray on wild African violets and also what to spray on crab grass. A: I called Anna for a bit more information. She wants to rid her garden of wild violets (not African ...

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 ...