Our content is written by and in collaboration with expert gardeners, horticulturalists and authors who have years of experience and are highly passionate about the topics they cover. We only recommend products we’d buy and use in our own gardens.
Here’s a little more information about how our affiliate content works.
This article explains:
• How affiliates works
• How we test products
• How we choose products
How affiliates works
When we feature products in our articles, such as buyers’ guides, reviews and features, we may earn a small commission as readers click through to the retailer site or buy an item.
We use a variety of affiliate links and dynamic widgets generated by third party providers including Awin and Amazon Associates, to pull out the latest deals and price comparisons from a range of retailers. When you click on them, you’ll be taken to the retailer site where you can complete your purchase in the usual way. You won’t be charged any more than other customers.
While we earn commission from certain retailers, we don’t let this impact our editorial integrity. We always choose products based on merit and feature the ones we believe our readers will value the most. We decide on the products we include before contacting the brands directly.
If we ever publish paid for content featuring brands or products, we flag it clearly as “sponsored” content.
How we test products
Almost all the products we review are items we have chosen and requested independently. We don’t accept money or free products in exchange for a positive review; we always give our honest and impartial opinion.
We test tools and supplies in real-life tasks in our own gardens over a set period of time, to make sure they live up to both our expectations and the brand’s product description.
To ensure a fair review in our group tests, every reviewer follows the same detailed testing criteria guide. This allows our team to judge each product in a balanced way and provide a fair comparison with awards and star ratings to help readers make an informed decision.
If we include a product in a buyers’ guide without testing, we make this clear to the reader, and select items through in-depth research and customer reviews.
How we choose products
We do extensive research to find high-quality products for our readers. We take design, style, functionality and value for money into account, as well as our own personal experience to make sure we’re recommending the very best brands and products.
We aim to cover a range of buyer preferences, feature products suitable for all garden types and sizes, and where possible recommend the most sustainable options available. We always choose products that reflect our values as gardeners and avoid showcasing harmful or environmentally damaging tools and supplies.
We also regularly refresh our buyers’ guides with the latest products to ensure they’re always up to date.