You can grow a lot of basil in a vegetable garden, where it is handy for a big harvest to make pesto. This is sweet basil. Learn more Basil wants to bloom as summer progresses. To keep the plant lush, pinch off the bloom stems as they appear, which encourages the plant to branch. This Thai basil has purple blooms. Learn more Basil can be a beautiful addition to the garden and landscape. This pot of purple basil provides height, color, and flavor in the garden bed near a patio. Learn more