ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Name: Katie Barton
Title: Contributing Writer
Katie Barton is a home improvement freelance writer based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. She has been writing for the Bob Vila team since July 2022 and specializes in topics such as cleaning, organizing, and gardening.
Expertise and Experience
Katie is a freelance writer specializing in home improvement and home decor. Since 2012, she has written hundreds of articles on cleaning, home improvement, plant care, and design. Aside from writing for BobVila.com, she runs her own cleaning advice blog and is a managing editor at Homedit. Her cleaning and organizing advice has been featured on Yahoo!, Cabin Life, Realtor.com, GOBankingRates, and more.
Katie grew up working in her family’s flower shops in southern Ohio. As a result, she has over 20 years of experience working with and caring for plants. In addition to covering plant care at BobVila.com, Katie also tests products, having tested dozens of cleaning products throughout her career while always looking to give readers unbiased reviews.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 | THURSDAY
Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop Review: Is It Worth the Hype?
The Bissell PowerFresh Scrubbing & Sanitizing steam mop has a simple design that’s intuitive to use, works on multiple floor types, and kills up to 99. 9 percent of germs and bact...
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 | MONDAY
The Best Railing Planters of 2023
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AUGUST 31, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Fertilizers for Plumerias of 2023
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AUGUST 31, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Fertilizers for Palm Trees of 2023
Palm trees are notorious for the tropical touch they add to a landscape. Though easy to maintain once established, they require adequate sunlight, water, and the proper fertilizer. If the...
