Growing a vegetable garden is plenty of work on its own without worrying that your efforts will be ruined by hungry pests.

This will keep the plant upright and prevent damage. Keep an eye out for common basil pests, such as aphids and spider mites.

You can also harvest the entire plant by cutting it to a few inches above the soil and allowing it to regrow. Basil is susceptible to pests like aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies. You can ...