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flowers from March to May and is traditionally found in woodland habitats. It also grows at the base of hedges, in grassland and, of course, in gardens.  In fact, the dog violet is often regarded as a weed, and I can see why. Like many other weeds, it

to dig, spread a thick layer of compost, manure or composted green waste (like peat-free compost) over the soil surface. Worms will gradually work this in and the surface layer acts as a mulch to deter the germination of annual weeds.On the veg plot, I