how to handle wild violets which are overcoming my garden, are very invasive and end up in containers and everywhere else.

Question

I do not have any photos at the moment

Answer 1

Here's an article to help you solve this problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/violet/kill-wild-violets.htm

Squirrels store their acorns, your trees drop seeds, the neighbors trees blow seed in, and other animals store seeds for winter.