Grab your snips and learn how to prune basil to delay flowering and encourage more flavorful leaves to grow.

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 ...

Get the most out of your basil plants with these simple tips.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Martina Cross / Getty Images Basil flowering takes energy from leaf production, causing leaves to become bitter and bad for ...

Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning to planting, there is plenty of work to be done in the garden. But don't ...

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 ...

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.