Amber Guetebier

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amber Guetebier is a freelance writer, editor, and gardener with a penchant for unusual plants and ethnobotany, which she writes about at Rotten Botany. She has written hundreds of articles for such sites as Red Tricycle; Angi.com (HomeAdvisor); Cubby (Apartment Therapy); Motherly; ParentMap; and The Bold Italic. As a California transplant in a Minnesota world, she has learned the hard way how to keep her houseplants alive when the temperatures drop below zero and just how important mulching really is. Keep up with her at writhingink.com.

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MARCH 27, 2023 | MONDAY
How to Grow Saffron—and Save a Bundle Over Buying the Spice

If you find yourself reaching for saffron in your spice rack, you’re not alone. This delicate, coveted spice is prized for its complexity of flavor: It’s both sweet and floral while also ...

MARCH 20, 2023 | MONDAY
How to Till a Garden the Right Way

Plants need sunlight, water, and key nutrients to grow. They get two of these from the soil, which is why having a healthy garden bed with rich, well-draining dirt is every gardener’s (an...

MARCH 16, 2023 | THURSDAY
How to Grow a Moon Garden at Home

Spending time in the sun might be synonymous with gardening for many, but there’s plenty of beauty to be found during moonlit summer evenings. Moon gardens are among the most inspiring ty...

MARCH 14, 2023 | TUESDAY
Solved! This Is the Best Time to Water Plants

Q: It seems like my neighbors water at all hours of the day, and I’ve heard conflicting information on what time of day is best for watering the garden. What’s the best time to water plan...

MARCH 9, 2023 | THURSDAY
A Complete Guide to Choosing and Using Fertilizer for New Grass

Q: I’m planning on planting new grass this year. What is the best fertilizer for new grass? Can I use the same fertilizer that’s used for an established lawn, or is there a fertilizer spe...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | TUESDAY
Housecall Pro vs. Jobber: Which Business Management Software Should You Choose in 2023?

Running a small business is no easy job; between scheduling, invoicing, and estimating, managing a business can leave little time to get the work done. Just like the most successful contr...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | TUESDAY
Sunday Lawn Care vs. TruGreen: Which Lawn Care Service Should You Choose in 2023?

Achieving a healthy and lush green lawn is many a homeowner’s dream, but for some, it’s not so easy to keep it that way. Between knowing when to fertilize and troubleshooting problems, la...

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
How to Lower Soil pH for a Thriving Lawn and Healthy Plants

When trying to achieve a lush lawn or a thriving flower bed, there’s more to the task than watering at the right times or planting in the right spot. Sometimes the secret to success is so...

DECEMBER 29, 2022 | THURSDAY
Easter Cactus Care: How to Get Your Holiday Succulent to Flower Each Year

The waxy, colorful blooms of the Easter cactus appear in local garden centers and grocery stores in March and April, producing an abundance of red or pink, starlike flowers that can last ...

DECEMBER 23, 2022 | FRIDAY
The Best Landscape Architecture Schools of 2022

While becoming a gardener does not require any specific training beyond a love of plants, many of the best landscaping companies employ at least one landscape architect. This esteemed pos...