Geodes can be found all over the world. Areas with the most geodes, however, tend to be deserts, volcanic ash beds, or areas with plentiful limestone. In the United States, for example, you can find plenty of geodes in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Water and Sunlight. Basil plants are low-maintenance and do not require much care. What little care they require, however, is important to keeping the herb healthy and the foliage supple. Too much water, too little water and lack of sun will turn the basil leaf tips brown and cause them to curl. Basil -- whether growing indoors or out -- requires at least six hours of full sun to keep it healthy.
Symptoms and Diagnosis. Browning of leaf margins and/or yellowing or darkening of the areas between the main leaf veins are symptoms of leaf scorch. Due to environmental causes, leaves may dry, turn brown, and become brittle. Look for damage to trees and shrubs on the upper portion on the sunny, southern side and on the windy side.