Basil is one of our go-to’s in the kitchen: This pungent, sweet-smelling herb brings fresh flavor to pasta dishes, pizza pies and, well, just about everything. Seriously, it’s hard to think of a dish ...

Make sure your plant has the right amount of water and light, and don’t be stingy about harvesting the leaves. Basil thrives in bright light but needs afternoon shade in extreme heat to avoid ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Drooping basil leaves are often due to improper watering. Photo: Getty Images Improper care can quickly cause basil to wilt and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Buying a fresh basil plant from the supermarket might seem like a great idea, until it starts wilting and dying just days later. It’s a frustrating experience many people face, especially when hoping ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pests such as caterpillars can leave holes in basil leaves. Photo: Getty Images/vinisouza128/500px Plus Caprese, pesto, or garnish ...

Every year, I buy a Trader Joe's basil plant and put it on my deck table, where there's lots of light. Every year, I murder this plant. Sometimes I go out of town and leave it in the sun during a heat ...

Basil thrives in bright light but needs afternoon shade in extreme heat to avoid scorching. Repot crowded basil plants into larger containers or separate them for better growth and health. Harvest ...