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
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.
If you need help deciding what contractor or company to hire for your project, check their references. Find out about the quality of the contractor’s work, the contractor’s experience level, and if they stayed on budget with these questions.
Keep your dog safe from exposure to common lawn chemicals, including toxic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and insecticides. Learn how to care for your lawn safely and the common warning signs of poisoning in dogs and cats.
Cleaning the grill after winter is an essential step before barbecuing. Learn how to get rid of rusty grill grates, old grease in your drip pan, and help stainless steel shine.
If you’re interested in buying a fire pit, you will likely be considering gas or wood. But what are the pros and cons of each? Find out if a gas or wood fire pit is right for you.
You can solve some of your garden soil problems by taking a closer look at the weeds growing in your garden. Here's a guide to weeds' impact on soil.
There are many species of bees, but this bee identification guide will help you spot the most common kinds of pollinators you’re likely to see in your garden.
Find out how to get rid of ladybugs and the look-alike harlequin ladybird in your home using inexpensive remedies and plenty of prevention to combat infestations.