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 ...

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

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

Gardeners have less to do this time of year but, says expert Benedict Vanheems, there's still some essential planting to ...

Basil planted in pots outdoors will need water more frequently than plants grown in the ground. The type of pot matters too.

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

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

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There's no need to fuss with the weather when you grow cilantro indoors. Learn how to plant it and help this fresh herb ...

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