Affiliate Disclosure

Affiliate marketing is a way for content creators and bloggers to earn a commission by recommending products or services they genuinely find useful. When a reader clicks a special tracking link and makes a purchase, the creator earns a small percentage of the sale.

Think of it like a word-of-mouth referral — except the "referral fee" is paid by the retailer, not by you. You never pay more; in fact, you sometimes pay less because affiliate partners occasionally offer exclusive discounts.

GardenSimply currently participates in the following affiliate and advertising programs. We are transparent about every relationship.

We want to be crystal clear about what affiliate links mean for your experience on GardenSimply:

• Your price is always identical — clicking our affiliate link costs you exactly the same as going directly to the retailer's website. You never pay a "referral premium"
• No obligation whatsoever — you are never required to purchase anything. Links are provided for convenience; ignore them freely
• Some links may offer exclusive discounts — affiliate partnerships occasionally include special discount codes that save you money compared to the standard price
• Tracking is temporary — affiliate cookies are small, temporary files. On Amazon, the cookie expires after 24 hours (or 90 days if the item is added to your cart)
• You can always opt out — copy the product name and search for it directly at the retailer if you prefer not to use our affiliate link. We completely understand and respect that choice

We make it straightforward to recognize affiliate content on GardenSimply. Look for these three indicators:

Not all links on GardenSimply are affiliate links. Links to government resources (USDA, Cooperative Extension), research papers, and general informational websites are standard editorial links with no affiliate relationship.

In accordance with the FTC's Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255), GardenSimply discloses:

• All material affiliate relationships, including Amazon Associates and any specialty gardening retailers
• Any free products received for review purposes (clearly noted within the review)
• Any sponsored content, if ever published (currently we do not accept sponsored posts)
• Any other compensation received in exchange for content creation or promotion

This disclosure page constitutes our site-wide affiliate disclosure. Individual articles that contain affiliate links also include specific disclosures near the top of the content. These practices reflect our sincere commitment to transparency and comply fully with FTC guidelines.

For questions about FTC guidelines as they relate to blogging and affiliate marketing, visit the FTC's official guidance page.

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, want to report a disclosure issue, or simply want to understand more about how a specific recommendation was made — we'd love to hear from you.

• Email: hello@gardensimply.com (replace with your actual email)
• Response time: We aim to reply to all messages within 3–5 business days
• Disclosure concern? If you believe a piece of content contains an affiliate relationship that has not been properly disclosed, please contact us immediately — we take these reports seriously

Transparency is not just a legal requirement for us — it's a core value. Reader trust is the foundation this blog is built on, and we will always prioritize it.