Here are a combination of tactics to manage the plant that include:
- Hand removal. (Small patches can be hand-pulled, but care must be taken to remove all the above-ground stems and below-ground roots. This plant can re-establish from small plant parts that remain in the lawn. If you see this weed start to flower, remove it as fast as possible.)
- Keeping your lawn tall and lush to help crowd out seeds.
- Being careful not to overwater (Virginia Buttonweed likes moist, wet conditions).
- Make sure you are treating your soil with good organic fertilizers and compost to ensure it stays healthy.