Liz Baessler
The only child of a horticulturist and an English teacher, Liz Baessler was destined to become a gardening editor. In 2007 she graduated cum laude from Brandeis University with a BA in English. In 2014 she earned an MA in English from l'Université de Genève in Geneva, Switzerland.She began writing for Gardening Know How in 2015 and never left. Over the years she has been promoted through the ranks of the editorial staff, most recently to Senior Editor in 2020.For years Liz lived in one apartment or another, doing all of her gardening in containers, community gardens, and holes in the sidewalk. She served for several years on the board of her community garden, where she also worked as a beekeeper. In 2017 she completed her Master Gardener certification at the University of Rhode Island, and attended every class offered by the Rhode Island Beekeepers Association.Liz has since moved to a tiny patch of land she can call her own outside Boston, where she is systematically digging up the lawn and replacing it with vegetables and native pollinators.
Latest articles by Liz Baessler
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How Often To Water Anthuriums – Helpful Anthurium Watering Instructions
Anthuriums are interesting, lesser-known plants. The flowers have a unique look and low maintenance requirements, particularly when it comes to water. Learn more about anthurium water requirements in this article.
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How To Harvest Lychees – Tips For Harvesting Lychee Fruit
Lychees are an extremely popular fruit gaining more traction around the world. If you live in a warm enough climate, you might be lucky enough to have a tree in your backyard. If you do, you're probably interested in how and when to harvest lychee fruit. This article will help.
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Landscaping With Limestone: Tips For Gardening With Limestone
Known for its durability and attractive color, limestone is a popular choice for landscaping in the garden and the backyard. But how do you use limestone, and when should you use it? Learn more about limestone garden design in this article.
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Lily Of The Valley Varieties – Growing Different Types Of Lily Of The Valley Plants
Lily of the valley plants produce a delicate, fragrant flower that is unmistakable and a great addition to the garden. But what kind of selection is out there? Learn more about the different lily of the valley plant types in this article.
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Planting Lychee Seeds: A Guide To Lychee Seed Propagation
Lychees are a beloved Southeast Asian fruit that are steadily becoming more popular worldwide. If you?ve ever bought fresh lychees at the store, you?ve probably been tempted to plant those big seeds and see what happens. Click here for lychee seed growing info.
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Planting for Pollinators in the Mid-Atlantic: Let’s Save The Bees And All Of Their Friends
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Is Lilac A Tree Or A Shrub: Learn About Types Of Lilac Trees And Shrubs
Is a lilac a tree or a shrub? It all depends on the variety. Shrub lilacs and bush lilacs are short and compact. Tree lilacs are trickier. Learn more about these differences in the article that follows. Click here for more info.
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My Tree Journey: Lessons from a Lemon Tree
Who says you can't take your garden with you? This is the story of my faithful lemon tree that's grown and traveled with me for eight years and counting. Read on to hear more.
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Should I Cut Back Mandevilla – When To Prune Mandevilla Vines
If allowed to grow untended, mandevilla can start to get an unkempt appearance and not flower as much. This is why pruning mandevilla vines at least once per year is recommended. Learn more about how to cut back a mandevilla in this article.
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Growing Lemongrass Indoors: Tips On Planting Lemongrass In Pots
You can grow lemongrass from the stalks you buy in the grocery store. Click on this article to learn about care for indoor lemongrass plants and how to grow lemongrass indoors. Once you try your hand at growing this plant, you won't need to buy it again.
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Vegetables High In Vitamin D: Eating Vegetables For Vitamin D Intake
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient. The human body needs it in order to absorb calcium and magnesium, which are necessary for healthy bones and teeth. While some people get enough Vitamin D naturally, some don't. Learn more about Vitamin D-rich veggies here.
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Watermelon Damping Off Info – What Makes Watermelon Seedlings Die
Damping off is a problem that can affect many different species of plants. It can be a particular problem with watermelons that are planted under certain conditions. Click here to learn more about what makes watermelon seedlings die and how to prevent damping off.
By Liz Baessler
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Gumbo Limbo Info – How To Grow Gumbo Limbo Trees
Gumbo limbo trees are big, very fast-growing, and interestingly shaped natives of southern Florida. These trees are popular in hot climates as specimen trees, and especially for lining streets and sidewalks in urban settings. You can learn more about them here.
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Why Are My Guava Leaves Yellow – Dealing With Yellowing Guava Leaves
Just like any fruit tree, guavas have a big payoff but a bigger investment, which means it can be disheartening or downright terrifying when something seems to go wrong. Click this article to learn more about recognizing and treating yellow leaves on a guava tree.
By Liz Baessler
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Japanese Red Pine Info – How To Grow A Japanese Red Pine Tree
Japanese red pine is a very attractive, interesting-looking specimen tree native to East Asia but currently grown all over the U.S. Learn more Japanese red pine info, including Japanese red pine care and how to grow a Japanese red pine tree in this article.
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Should I Thin My Guavas – Learn How To Thin Guava Fruit
Some gardeners are lucky enough to have a guava tree or two in their backyard. If you're one of those lucky ones, then you're probably wondering how to get the most out of your guava crop. One popular method is thinning. Learn more about this here.
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Lovage Plant Illness: How To Manage Diseases Of Lovage Plants
Lovage is popular as an ingredient in southern European cuisine. Because gardeners who grow it depend upon it for cooking, it's especially sad to see it showing signs of disease. Click here to learn more about problems affecting lovage and how to treat them.
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Screwbean Mesquite Info: Tips For Screwbean Mesquite Care
The screwbean mesquite is a small tree or shrub native to southern California. It sets itself apart from its traditional mesquite cousin with its attractive, corkscrew-shaped bean pods that appear in the summer. Learn more screwbean mesquite info in this article.
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Coneflowers In A Pot – Tips On Caring For Container Grown Coneflowers
Coneflowers are very popular, colorful, flowering perennials. But what about containers? If you don't have the space for a garden bed, will coneflowers grow just as well on a patio or balcony? Click this article to learn more about how to grow coneflowers in a pot.
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How Do I Dispose Of Sod: Tips On What To Do With Removed Sod
Whether you take out sod to make way for a path or garden, or to start a new lawn from scratch, one question remains: what to do with dug up grass once you've got it. There are a few good options, none of which involve simply throwing it away. Learn more here.
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Propagating Snapdragons – Learn How To Propagate A Snapdragon Plant
Snapdragons are beautiful tender perennial plants that put up spikes of colorful flowers in all sorts of colors. But how do you grow more snapdragons? Click this article to learn more about snapdragon propagation methods and how to propagate a snapdragon plant.
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Groundcover Verbena Varieties – Can You Use Verbena For Groundcover
Verbena plants come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While some have an upright growing pattern, there are several that stay very short and spread quickly by creeping along the ground. Learn more about growing creeping verbena plants as groundcover here.
By Liz Baessler