Why do I have little holes on my basil leaves?
These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/holes-in-basil-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-plant-flies.htm
I heard if you pinch off the tops of the basil plant it will get more bushy. Is this true?
Yes, regular pinching and using your Basil will help keep the plant compact and producing more leaves.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/information-on-how-to-grow-basil-indoors.htm
Should I just leave the basil in the garden as is,cut it back, or pull it out? I do not know how to show an example with pictures as I am not very computer literate ?
You should cut it back. I never let my basil plants flower. You can dry extra basil for later use. These articles should help http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/pruning-back-basil-plants.htm
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/drying-basil.htm
What causes holes in basil and what can I do to stop it?
Sounds like a common garden pest is feasting on your Basil. Japanese beetles, slugs and aphids all love basil leaves. This article will help you identify and get rid of whatever is eating your Basil plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/holes-in-basil-leaves.htm
My basil is being eaten by something. What could it be and how to treat it.
There are a few pests that like to dine on Basil.
Here is a few articles that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/holes-in-basil-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-leaves-are-curling.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
Can I put plant fertiliser sticks in my basil herb pot and if so when can I . I've just put new cuttings of about 5-7 cm in a new pot and it sits on my window sill ...plz help
Basil should not need fertiliser. I grow mine from seed, germinates very quickly and easily, probably 5 separate sowings from one packet, sown every three weeks or so in a shallow 6" pot.
Hi- Is there a trick to growing basil??? i have it planted in pots , in the gardens, it gets full sun or part sun- i have bought it from different suppliers- its bright green for about 3 days then stars to pale, the leaves sometimes get a blackish mild on them, or they yellow !!! No matter what I do I have no luck with this seemingly simple herb! HELP!
I'm sorry that you have had such difficulties in growing Basil.
I hope these links will help you with care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/how-to-grow-basil-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/fertilizing-basil-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/yellow-leaves-on-basil.htm