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 ...

Reviewed by Kathleen Miller Basil plants (Ocimum basilicum) are a popular herb belonging to the mint family. Despite their ...

Keep basil from flowering by pinching off any flowering bits to redirect energy to the leaves. Prune and pinch your plant regularly to keep it healthy, lush, and useful.

Many gardeners find pinching and pruning a daunting task and just avoid it, but it is one of the secrets to great gardening and worth the time to learn. Google “how to prune basil plants” and ...

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?

PRUNE: At planting time, tip pinch back young plants to encourage bushiness. Cut off any flowers that may appear. PLANT MORE: Basil can be planted from now through September.

February's yard gardening jobs include starting seeds of cool-season plants inside, pruning trees and protecting tree bark from damage.

Question: I was trimming my very leggy basil plant and noticed some brown bumps on the stems. Shall I just pitch this plant and start over? Answer: Pitching the plant is probably the best idea. An … ...