There are plenty of upsides to growing basil, but it may fall prey to hungry pests. Fortunately, there's a colorful companion ...

Ants are often an early sign of the presence of aphids on a plant because they protect aphids from their natural enemies.

For some smart companion planting, consider pairing your homegrown tomato plant with this classic herb for a tasty and ...

Basil can help peppers thrive. The two plants have similar heat, sun, and water needs, so they're easy to grow next to each other—plus, basil can help repel unwanted pests like aphids, flies, and ...

Growing tomatoes next to one common plant will help them grow bigger and stronger while staying free of pests.

Regular inspection is essential, preferably once a week, with a magnifying lens for little pests. It helps to foresee ...

Here are some useful tips and advice on growing sweet basil at home. Sweet basil does best in warm, sunny conditions. It ...

"Basil is a deterrent for not just aphids but also spider mites and thrips," says garden coach Teri Speight. Spider mite damage might appear as rippled foliage or yellowing on the leaves.

A few springs ago, I was engaged in my daily ritual of observing the garden, walking around to see what was coming up, ready ...