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 ...

These delicate blooming plants can be a challenge to banish from your yard. Here's how to rid your lawn of this pretty yet pesky perennial.

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: 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 These wild violets are taking over our yard. Could you give us any advice? A While the easiest answer is move to a yard that doesn't have them, that is not always practical. Wild violets are ...

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 ...

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, well ...

Spring this year has been off-and-on, then off again. Even so, you may have a have a gardening question. Simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A ...

The other day, I was photographing a large clump of common blue violets on a neighbor’s lawn when she remarked that they were pretty, but “mostly weeds.” I said I know that violets can be banes of ...

Spring is coming soon, and it is time to start thinking about those little flowers that are always welcome in our gardens, the wild violets. Violets can be blue, white and yellow and really dress up a ...

I read with disappointment Ellen Nibali’s Garden Q&A column, “How to control violets in your lawn” (June 6). Instead of educating the reader about the benefits of this native plant, Ms. Nibali ...

Q These wild violets are taking over our yard. Could you give us any advice? A While the easiest answer is move to a yard that doesn't have them, that is not always practical. Wild violets are ...