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 ...

A mass of wild, common blue violets blooming in a neighbor’s yard last week made a stunning sight, ... Wild violets: Weeds to some, beauty to others. By Charles Seabrook. March 22, 2011.

Wild violets are perennial weeds that grow and spread aggressively via underground rhizomes and can be extremely difficult to control. They thrive in moist, fertile soil in shady areas, ...

Wild violets: Weed or wildflower? By Neil Sperry, Down to Earth June 21, 2019. These are wild violets. Some people consider them a weed, others a beautiful wildflower. Courtesy photo.

A: Wild violets are common and are one of the toughest weeds to control in lawns. Standard postemergent broadleaf herbicides, such as those containing 2,4-D, are labeled for violets but are poorly ...

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 ...

Wild violets are also edible weeds. Both the flowers and leaves can be eaten, and young leaves have a pleasant nutty taste. Some people use wild violets medicinally.

Wild violets are perennial, increasing removal difficulties as you must fight not only the new ones, ... Weed often and cut off flowers of any weeds you don’t get pulled out.

DEAR JANET: I have an area in my garden that has a beautiful buckeye tree. Growing under the tree is a groundcover called Vinca minor. Now the groundcover is invaded with weeds -- mainly wild violets.

Because wild violets have pretty flowers that bloom early and often, not everyone regards this plant as a weed. Many homeowners choose to let these wildflowers grow in their lawns and elsewhere.