Basil is an annual herb that can be grown from seed or is easily transplanted. To ensure your basil plant reaches its full potential, pruning is essential. Cutting back basil plants regularly during ...

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 ...

Expert insight: Basil Camu stresses that ‘pruning at this time can cause stress and reduce the tree's ability to heal.’ He ...

I’m growing a ‘Sweet Thai’ basil under lights in my office and every time I walk by and stroke it, it emits an incredible licorice aroma that knocks my socks off. This new variety from Burpee Seed is ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Basil is a popular herb to grow because it's easy to take care of, comes in beautiful varieties, and can drop the grocery bill (especially if you love margarita pizzas and pesto).

I love growing basil every year to harvest fresh aromatic leaves to cook with. It also makes for an attractive leafy plant to have in your kitchen garden, and can infuse scent into your patio space.

Picture an enticing Caprese salad in front of you — ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, olive oil, and fragrant, sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). If you grew the tomatoes yourself, then you may have used ...