For some homeowners, a uniform lawn is important. If you identify with this desire then you will need to follow proper maintenance guidelines to keep a dense lawn which can better combat weeds and pests. You may also need to consider using a postemergence herbicide to combat wild violets. Triclopyr is effective in cool-season turfgrass and can be found in Turflon Ester, Triclopyr Ester and Weed-B-Gon Chickweed, Clover & Oxalis. These products can be used for tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass. Triclopyr products will cause severe injury to bermudagrass. Weed-B-Gon Chickweed, Clover & Oxalis is labeled for buffalograss and zoysia. Follow all label instructions and never spray on windy days or when the temperature is over 90 degrees.
Homeowners who enjoy variations of color and leaf shape in the lawn may choose to tolerate a certain amount of persistent broadleaf weeds. Some plants we often disregard as pesky weeds do have value for wildlife. Their presence can be managed with proper lawn maintenance and hand-pulling/digging to prevent them from overtaking the landscape while allowing early season pollinators to benefit from the food source they provide.