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1 The stronger and thicker you can get your lawn, the less chance violets will stand to spread. 2  Seed your lawn. 3  You can either over-seed during a core aeration or slice-seed areas to help them fill-in with new turfgrass.4  Stay on top of things. 5  It may take a couple years to really get a handle on a big crop of violets.ollow these basic principles to win the war on violets: 1  Use the right herbicides. 2  Create an environment that is best for your lawn. 3  Fill in the thin or bare areas. 4  Stay on top of things.
Changing the Environment. One option to get rid of purple clover is to change the environment of the yard so grass can thrive but the clover can't. Purple clover does well in moist environments, and clovers in general thrive in soil high in phosphorous.anual Removal. If you can catch the purple clover early, you may be able to remove it manually. Clover has a taproot you can dig out with a spade or shovel. This is especially useful when purple clover appears in gardens or flower beds.