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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    January 1, 2015
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    You could try electric fencing; however, plastic fencing will work just as well. Really, anything that creates a barrier will work. Iguanas are diggers and with digging animals, the solution is to dig a trench around the garden and bury the barrier you will be using down at least 6". This will stop them if they try to dig below. For additional info on iguana control, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/iguana-control.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    February 16, 2015
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    Herb plants purchased at grocery stores are not really meant to live very long, just to be eaten within a few days. At least that's my experience. Don't eat the leaves with spots on them, but the rest should be okay. If you want to raise some herbs in your kitchen, you'll need to put them on windowsill, or provide electric light, and get potted plants from a garden store. Here's some more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-herbs-indoors.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/information-on-how-to-grow-basil-indoors.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 17, 2015
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    Holes in your leaves indicate something is munching on your basil. I am a big basil fan and grow nearly 20 plants each year.
    The fragrant basil sometimes attract unwanted bugs, caterpillars, and spiders. I prefer to cover the basil with a light netting to help cutdown on insect damage.

    Neem Oil is a good safe product to use in the garden.

    Here are a few links to help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/how-to-grow-basil-plants.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-diseases.htm

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    shelley on
    April 11, 2015
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    What is the lifespan of your basil plants? Do you grow from seed or buy plants? What symptoms do they exhibit as they are dying? Another thing to keep in mind is that basil are very cold sensitive plants and you will not want to put them outside too soon.

    Basils need to be put in a location with good sun. Tell me about your watering practices. The pots you use need to have good drainage. Basils need consistent moisture so you have to be careful not to under/over water. For specific guidelines on how to water basils in containers, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-watering-tips.htm

    For more information on growing basil, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 13, 2015
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    No, Thai Basil is not invasive.

    Here is a link with information about growing Thai Basil.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/growing-thai-basil.htm

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    shelley on
    April 15, 2015
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    One of the most common causes of yellowing leaves is over-watering. I would review the following article which will give you specific guidelines on how to water your basil:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-watering-tips.htm

    If watering is not the issue, then this article will help you identify other possible causes:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-diseases.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 30, 2015
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    Cinnamon basil has shallow roots so it should be relatively easy to hand pull, which is what I recommend you do in this case.

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    mcampbell47 on
    April 30, 2015
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    Shelley: thanks for responding. We have pulled & pulled the basil out by the roots, but it just keeps coming back. What else can I do?

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