Basil is a heat tolerant plant adapted to grow all summer. But it can still benefit from your attention to help it thrive ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. No summery Italian dish is complete without an obligatory basil garnish. This slightly peppery and anisey herb is the key ingredient in a ...

Basil is the heart of the summer garden. Its sweet, aromatic leaves can transform a simple pasta dish, elevate a fresh tomato salad, and form the soul of a perfect pesto. For home gardeners, there's ...

Some gardeners harvest herbs timidly, taking just a leaf or two so the plant will keep going. But for fast-growing pantry ...

Basil and tomatoes are happy companions, pairing well both on the plate and in the ground, as there are a few reasons to grow ...

Knowing how often to water basil can be a bit tricky because this herb's watering needs will vary depending on the age of the plant, the weather, the season, the soil, and where your plant is growing.

Few things spice up a dish — or, for that matter, an herb garden — like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both growers and ...

Basil is an annual, so knowing when to harvest it before it perishes is tricky. July, it turns out, could be the month to ...

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of the many pleasures and essences of the outdoor growing season is basil. What other edible herb breathes so much flavor and summer sunshine into a dish ...