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 ...

I'm having trouble getting rid of wild violets in my lawn. I've tried spot spraying with 2,4-D, but they are very hard to kill. Someone suggested adding lime to my lawn as this weed does not like ...

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. I am wondering what to do with the beautiful violets that are over-running our lawn. They are lovely to look at, but we will soon have no grass at all. I am sure that something about our soil ...

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 ...

The wild violet’s dainty flowers appear March through June under cooler weather patterns and range in color from blue to light violet, and dark violet and white. North Carolina State Extension Wild ...