Amber Guetebier

Contributing Writer

Amber Guetebier As a California native living in a Minnesota world, Amber has learned the hard way what plants will actually survive the winter. She is an editor and writer with publications such as Red Tricycle, The Bold Italic, and her own blog about strange plants, Rotten Botany.

Amber Guetebier
Amber Guetebier

About

As a California native living in a Minnesota world, Amber has learned the hard way what plants will actually survive the winter. She is an editor and writer with publications such as Red Tricycle, The Bold Italic, and her own blog about strange plants, Rotten Botany. She enjoys cultivating rare and medicinal plants, obsessing over her pumpkin plants, and eyeing the lot next store for rogue gardening. She lives near a lake with her son, husband, one dog, and two dueling cats.

Articles
Do you have a bagworm infestation? Use these tips to identify the signs and learn how to get rid of bagworms on your property.
If you want to know how to get rid of dandelions, you’ll be glad to know you have options. Learn the best dandelion killers so you can easily reclaim your yard from these weeds.
Designing a kids bathroom takes the right mix of creative bathroom ideas and what’s right for your family. Here are 13 design ideas for shared bathrooms for children.
There's nothing like a unique fireplace surround to spruce up a room. Here's how to create stunning surrounds for gas fireplaces, wood fireplaces, or electric hearths.
Tree care often involves regular pruning, but homeowners should be aware that tree topping techniques can harm your tree. Learn everything you need to know about this technique and the reasons why it can be harmful.
If you’re after unique plants for the garden, these rare and unusual plants, including tropical houseplants and native plants, will soon become some of your favorites.
The best soil for growing plants depends on the plant. Whether it’s a raised bed or houseplant, it’s important to have the right soil.
Looking for prairie grass landscaping ideas for your home garden? These hardy, lovely native grasses will look stunning next to your prairie wildflowers.