Basil is a popular herb in the kitchen, but many people find it hard to grow properly. When the weather heats up, the herb ...

The most common disease which attacks basil is downy mildew, which will kill plants. It is characterized by yellowing leaves with a gray downy growth on the undersides. Downy mildew is an airborne ...

A GARDENER has shared a harvesting tip that encourages growth without damaging your basil plants. He explained that the hack will encourage basil growth all through summer. A gardening expert ...

I have had no aphid attacks outdoors. Snails did nibble a bit, but the plant seems much less attractive to them than regular basil, and its quick growth rate also helps it escape serious damage.