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 ...

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 ...

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 ...