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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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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