A key guideline for planting basil outdoors is to monitor the temperature. For seeds to germinate, basil needs soil between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Your basil plant should sprout in warm weather ...

Looking to add some greenery to your living space but don’t have a huge yard? Container gardening opens up a world of ...

How often to water your basil plants depends on weather and where they're planted in the garden. Here's how to keep this ...

Pick a calm and mild day for moving your plants outdoors. Days that are too hot, windy, or rainy can make the transition much ...

A person using a small watering can to water their basil plant on a kitchen counter - Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock There are few plants as rewarding as basil. Not only is it easy to grow, but it's a ...

Growing your own food doesn’t always require a garden, soil-filled pots, or large outdoor space. With just a few glass jars ...

Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping over the edges of a planter—and being up in the air makes them easy to ...

From onions to coriander, there are a number of kitchen garden essentials that can be sown in December if you want to get the ...

When you grow it yourself, basil is can introduce so much to your cooking. For best advice, follow these expert tips for keeping it alive, year round.

Coriander, onions and basil planted in December can produce impressive harvests in just a few months' time, according to ...

I planted two types of oakleaf hydrangeas this spring about 15 inches apart. One seems to be doing great, and the other is ...

Fresh herbs are the key ingredients to a roast dinner, but these plants often need a little help to grow big tasty leaves at this time of year.