All a basil plant needs is sun, water, and a bit of pruning in order to grow long, luscious, and aromatic leaves. Basil comes in several varieties, from sweet to spicy, and it can be found in shades ...

Learning how to grow basil indoors will enable you to have a continual, fresh supply of this wonderfully fragrant herb year round. Growing basil in the garden is a popular activity in the spring and ...

Plus, which pruning mistakes to avoid. Basil is an annual herb that can be grown from seed or is easily transplanted. To ...

Imagine stepping outside your door and plucking fresh basil leaves to for your favorite dishes? Container gardening is a convenient way to grow this popular herb, no matter how limited your outdoor ...

Try propagating basil in both water and soil. Basil needs indirect light, clean water, and a humid environment to grow. Propagate basil between late spring and end of summer. If you're growing a ...

Basil emerges as one of the most satisfying herbs to cultivate, flourishing whether positioned on a bright windowsill or tucked into a protected garden corner. Its fragrant foliage serves as a ...

TIME FOR BASIL: Put in basil plants now and enjoy a wonderful fresh seasoning for summer cooking. Many herbs already in your garden, such as thyme, sage, oregano, mint, dill, cilantro and parsley, are ...

Basil gets tall and leggy from low light, lack of pruning, or overfertilizing. Signs include sparse leaves, excess flowers, and short stems from overharvesting. Revive it with proper care, pruning, ...

Basil is easy to grow, but that simplicity can lead some plant owners to neglect an important summer task that takes less than five minutes but keeps the leaves fresh and flavourful. Herbs are some of ...

Basil plants often start to shrivel in autumn, but there is a quick method, that takes less than five minutes, that can help ...

The cone-shaped thing is called bird’s nest fungus. (Courtesy Joe in Derwood, Maryland) Joe in Derwood, Maryland, sent a cool-looking photo and writes: “Can you please tell me what these cone shaped ...