Barbara Hazelden

Location

Dunnellon, FL

School

University of Baltimore

Expertise

Small-space maximization, Container vegetable gardening, Pollinator garden design

A small-space living aficionado, Barbara conquered décor and storage challenges while living aboard her two sailboats, trawler, and motorhome.
Because her mountain home offered woefully little sunlit gardening space, she turned her driveway into a 60-container vegetable and herb garden.
Her appreciation of an ecosystem's pollinators led her to create a trellis-centered pollinator garden in which bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds thrive among the colorful flowers.

Experience

Barbara brings three decades of writing experience to the table. Her first "real" job as an advertising copywriter channeled her ability to paint pictures with words. As she continued to fine-tune her writing skills, business clients began to take notice. Barbara's previous small business ownership, and her sales/client-facing experience, added a valuable business perspective to her content. Her partnerships with marketing agencies, and her affinity for medical/healthcare writing, further broadened her writing horizons. Today, Barbara's "bloom where you're planted" philosophy infuses her House Digest home and garden content. Memories of her tropical Bahamas vacations, and her decade living in the western North Carolina mountains, spurred Barbara to embrace distinctive design and décor styles. Her articles highlight these elements while delivering solid information that helps enrich readers' quality of life.

Education

Barbara earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore. Her marketing focus enables her to deliver well-thought content that helps each resident present their home in the best possible light.

House Digest Editorial Policies

House Digest uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the always-evolving conversations surrounding design and home trends, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.

As we cover many fields of expertise, we make it a priority to ensure every beat remains fresh and comprehensive. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

Stories By Barbara Hazelden

Flowers

Flowers By Barbara Hazelden

The Invasive Garden Threat That Disguises Itself As A Harmless Rose

This gorgeous rose was imported into the United States during the late 18th century for livestock barriers and snow fences, but it quickly became invasive.
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Garden

Garden By Barbara Hazelden

Avoid This Mistake When Purchasing A Plant At A Garden Center

When visiting a garden center, you're presented with an abundance of choice of what to take home. Before you decide, make sure you check for this.
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Edible Gardening

Edible Gardening By Barbara Hazelden

Exactly How Often You Should Fertilize Tomato Plants (And Why It Matters)

Tomato plants require lots of nutrients to grow healthy, quality fruits. Here's when to fertilize them, whether they're grown in the ground or in containers.
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Garden

Garden By Barbara Hazelden

Keep Squirrels Away From Bird Feeders With This Simple Solution

It's a joy to watch birds eat from your bird feeders, but crafty squirrels may be getting in and hogging all the food. Help keep them away with this solution.
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Landscaping

Landscaping By Barbara Hazelden

How Often You Should Be Treating Your Yard To Prevent Fleas And Ticks

While it's important to treat your yard for fleas and ticks, getting the timing right is essential to keeping these pests at bay depending on your method.
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Gardening Hacks

Gardening Hacks By Barbara Hazelden

The Simple DIY That Gives Your Old Potting Soil New Life

Yes, you can reuse your potting soil season to season with the help of this DIY soil enrichment additive. However, not all soil is fit for reuse.
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