A key guideline for planting basil outdoors is to monitor the temperature. For seeds to germinate, basil needs soil between ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." To get the specifics on basil plant care, we consulted Adam Weiss, founder of Pike Lane Gardens in ...

There’s something quite remarkable about growing your own plants from seeds. You gain a true sense of achievement when you see the first signs of growth emerging from the soil. And it’s not as ...

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 ...

Q: Is it too late to plant basil? I want to make pesto this summer, and it’s so expensive to buy fresh at the grocery store. A: It’s probably too late to grow basil from seed (although you could give ...

If you planted basil in the garden this spring, you most likely have an abundance of this irresistible herb by now. But did you know it’s still not too late to plant basil? Sow the seeds of this ...

Gardeners have less to do this time of year but, says expert Benedict Vanheems, there's still some essential planting to ...

It turns out basil can grow bitter leaves or even die in summer if it begins to flower, but there is a very easy way to keep it healthy that only takes a few seconds to do. Basil tends to be easy to ...

Cauliflower seeds started indoors in January get a welcome head start. This cool-loving vegetable thrives when given enough ...