If you have many wild violets in your yard, you may need to apply herbicides multiple times during the growing season over a few years to get rid of the pesky little purple flowers for good.

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You should know the difference between the weeds in your yard in order to get rid of them. Here's how to know whether it's ...

Viola papilionacea, or common wild violet, can be a pesky lawn weed. Credit: UMass Extension photo By JESSICA DAMIANO [email protected] July 22, 2010 ...

Q-I have wild violets in my lawn. How can I get rid of them? -Highland Park A-Violets are broadleaf weeds that can be controlled with a broadleaf herbicide such as 2,4-D + triclopyr. You also can ...

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!

With regard to handling wild violets in your yard — the easiest answer is move to a yard that doesn't have them. But, that is not always practical.

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 ...

It makes for a low-maintenance lawn. It avoids the use of herbicide. The plant is friendly to bees and other pollinators. Wild violets and other wildflowers can be a great ground cover in moist ...

The beautiful great spangled fritillary butterfly requires wild violets to complete its lifecycle. ... I’ve had more than one person complain to me how much they hate to see violets in their yard.