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Growing Basil From Cuttings: How To Root in Water or Soil

by Jamie
Basil Cuttings in Jar

Many people have great success growing basil from cuttings, and that’s usually down to a handful of factors: the right …

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Gnats on Basil Plant | Reasons Why & How To Eliminate Them

by Jamie
Gnats on Yellow Sticky Trap

Basil is an aromatic herb with many health benefits and culinary uses. While it’s easy to grow, pests can be …

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Thrips on Basil: Full Guide for Identifying & Eradicating

by Jamie
Closeup of Thrips on Leaf

Practically all plants are susceptible to some sort of invasion, whether that’s from an animal, fungus, or insect, such as …

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Repotting Basil: Complete Guide & Helpful Tips for Success

by Jamie
Repotting Basil with Gloves On

Basil is one of those plants that does really well in pots. It doesn’t mind growing in close quarters and …

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Why Does Basil Flower? How To Prolong the Growing Season

by Jamie
Flowering Purple Basil in Garden

Basil is not only a popular culinary herb, but it also makes for a fantastic garden display. Flower colors of …

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How Much Basil To Plant: 6 Key Considerations (+ Care Tips)

by Jamie
Many Basil Plants in Pots

Basil is a fantastic beginner’s herb to grow. It takes little maintenance and can grow all over the United States. …

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Planting Basil in a Pot – Everything You Need To Know

by Jamie
Basil in a Plastic Pot

It’s the herb that is so often found growing in home gardens because it is incredibly easy to grow and …

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Caterpillar on Basil: Likely Offenders and Steps To Take

by Jamie
Green Caterpillar on Plant Stem

Basil plants are among the most pest-resistant herbs in the world thanks to their pungent smell.  However, there are a …

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Light Green Leaves on Basil: 9 Causes (& Easy Solutions)

by Jamie
Light Green Basil Leaves

Basil is a robust garden herb most often harvested for its many wonderful culinary uses, but sometimes, its leaves turn …

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Does Basil Repel Bugs? How To Use It To Control Pests

by Jamie
Ants Crawling on Basil

A lush basil plant is not only great for cooking, but it is also helpful for repelling garden pests! It …

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