My basil plants have dark spots on them. What causes this and what can I do? There are several things that could cause this problem, but the most likely culprit is overwatering and/or poor drainage, ...

All types of basil make useful companion plants, but one type is the clear winner for deterring pests. Growing basil as a companion plant provides natural pest control. A study showed bush basil ...

There are lots of reasons to plant basil in your garden. In addition to warding off bothersome flies, this flowering herb can draw bees that pollinate flowering vegetables such as zucchini. To help ...

Basil grows well next to many different plants. In fact, it can improve the taste of its neighbors, and its strong smell can thwart common garden pests like aphids and spider mites. As a result, basil ...

In the middle of summer, garden vegetables like green beans are proliferating, but so are pests that like to chew and suck on them. Now, a study in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry ...