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 ...

Prune annual herbs like basil fully before frost, but leave cold-hardy types to reseed naturally. Lightly trim woody herbs like sage and thyme; save heavy pruning for spring. Use mulch or covers to ...

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.

Is basil a perennial? It might not survive a freeze, but you can grow these plants year-round with a few simple steps.