Fresh basil is a great addition to any culinary garden. It's easy to care for, tastes delicious, and has an aromatic smell that can deter common garden pests like aphids and mites ...

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.

If it's time to harvest your basil plants, you'll need to be very careful about removing those leaves as there are two right ...