A gardener pinches budding basil stems above a pair of leaves to encourage bushier growth and a longer harvest of fresh, flavorful basil - Shutterstock Basil lovers know the moment: lush green leaves ...

It’s time for a quick midsummer trim. By July, many annuals are blooming, growing, and making your garden look exactly how you hoped, so we get that pinching back healthy stems right now can feel a ...

Basil is a must-have herb if you love pesto and caprese salad, but basil plants aren't as cold-hardy as other culinary herbs, such as oregano and sage. In most areas, basil grows as an annual, and the ...

At my condo, my garden is limited to two large containers where I usually grow tomatoes, but this year I’m using one to grow basil so I can make homemade pesto, which I love. Basil is a warm-weather ...