Wild violets are takingover my lawn. How can I get rid of them?
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Jim R
Please help, I need information on how to get rid of wild violets, they are taking over my lawn and I can't seem to get rid of them. Thank you
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Treatments for controlling wild violets are best applied in the fall as the plants take in herbicides more easily at this time. Spot treatments with an herbicide that kills all vegetation works best for mild infestations, the downside being brown spots dotting the lawn. For broader applications, use granular herbicides. Be sure to check the label to be sure killing wild violets is listed. Concentrates applied with a garden hose attachment will damage the plants but as with most treatments, repeated applications will be necessary to kill wild violets. The best method of wild violet control is a thick and healthy lawn. The dense roots of the grass will help prevent those pretty little devils from ever taking root.
Dig them up and sell them on Ebay.
Send them to me! I love wild violets. They spread by runners, so you've got some pulling to do. This is from the U of Nebraska. It says they also have a long tap root, so look forward to multiple applications of weed killer for several years, or learn to love them. 😉
https://byf.unl.edu/wild-violet-control