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 ...

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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.

THE WONDERFUL WARM weather, although a great treat for us, is not necessarily a good thing for your plants. Now would normally be the time to prune your trees and bushes. But all pruning is ...