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 ...

Once you've planted herbs in the garden or containers, you may be tempted to walk away and let them grow unchecked. However, knowing when and how to prune herbs is so important. It helps your plants ...

Someone harvesting leaves from their basil plant with a pair of scissors. - Elva Etienne/Getty Images Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the most rewarding herbs to grow, especially for beginners.