Mary Marlowe Leverette

Mary Marlowe Leverette 2018
Mary Marlowe Leverette

Mary is a housekeeping and fabric care expert who has over 40+ years of experience and 30+ years of experience as a Master Gardener. She serves as a consultant in laundry product development and provides articles about home care and gardening for The Spruce, Real Simple, and Insider.

Highlights

  • Laundry and Housekeeping Expert for The Spruce since 2008.
  • Member of The Spruce Gardening and Plant Care Review Board.
  • 30+ years as a Master Gardener and 50+ years of commercial and home gardening experience.

Experience

Mary Marlowe Leverette is one of the industry's most highly-regarded housekeeping and fabric care experts, sharing her knowledge on efficient housekeeping, stain removal methods, proper storage, and textile conservation. She has over 40 years of experience and has been writing for more than 20 years.

Along with her brother, Mary owns Marlowe Farms and has 50+ years of experience in vegetables, annuals, and perennials in the home garden as well as commercial crops.

Education

Mary received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from Mars Hill University and a Master of Journalism from the University of South Carolina.

Expertise: Laundry & Housekeeping, Gardening
Education: University of South Carolina, Mars Hill University
Location: South Carolina

About The Spruce

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