How Do You Kill Wild Violets Growing In The Yard Without Killing The Grass?
Native to North America, wild violets are perennial weeds that can quickly take over a yard. Because their leaves are frost-hardy, they can easily survive over the winter. The root systems spread rapidly, because they have an extensive fibrous root system. Due to their diligence, you generally must apply a weed killer several times before they have been completely eliminated from your lawn. By choosing a weed killer safe for your lawn, you prevent destroying grass while removing wild violets from your lawn. Monitor your lawn in April and June when wild violets begin to flower. Learn how to identify wild violets, so you can quickly apply weed killer to avoid their spread. Wild violets have five-petaled purple or blue flowers. Their centers can be white or yellow and their stalks are leafless. Hand-pull your wild violets near any ornamental plants to reduce the amount of spot spraying you will have to do with weed killer. Make their roots easier to remove by pouring hot water on their ba
