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 ...

A mass of wild, common blue violets blooming in a neighbor’s yard last week made a stunning sight, so I stopped and asked if I could take a picture. “Sure, go ahead, but I’d rather be rid of these ...

These spring forest flowers are pretty enough to eat. Go ahead—our five simple recipes will fuel your culinary imagination. Renegade patches of snow still linger in the forest’s darkest spots when the ...

The long wait to see the spring woods open up and produce new wildflowers was worth it. Quickly, as snow melted, the next phase began on the same forest floor that was covered by a snowpack lasting ...

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Sweet violets, viola odorata, are now blooming in lovely large pools of purple on lawns and ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Those lovely little violets that grow wild around here are adorable for making tiny posies as most of us did when we were kids. But besides collecting their flowers, you can also ...

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 ...