Site Policy
Affiliate Disclosure
Cultivra may participate in affiliate marketing programs and may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through certain links on this website.
Last updated: September 19, 2026
If you click an affiliate link and complete a purchase, Cultivra may receive a commission from the retailer, brand, marketplace, or affiliate network. This does not add any extra cost to your purchase.
This disclosure explains how affiliate links may be used across Cultivra and how those relationships fit into our editorial process.
What Is an Affiliate Link?
An affiliate link is a specially tracked link that connects a reader to a third-party retailer, marketplace, brand, or service.
When a reader clicks one of these links, the affiliate partner may record that the visit came from Cultivra. If the reader completes a qualifying purchase or another eligible action, Cultivra may receive a commission.
Not every external link on Cultivra is an affiliate link, and clicking a link does not necessarily result in a commission.
How Affiliate Disclosures Appear on Cultivra
Pages containing affiliate links will include a clear disclosure explaining that Cultivra may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
Where appropriate, the disclosure will appear near the relevant recommendation or affiliate links so readers can understand the relationship before deciding whether to click or purchase.
Relevant disclosures may also appear in newsletters, social media posts, video descriptions, or other Cultivra content that includes affiliate recommendations.
Editorial Independence
Affiliate relationships do not determine the conclusions presented in Cultivra content and do not guarantee positive coverage.
When evaluating gardening products, tools, supplies, or other items, we may consider factors such as available product information, materials, specifications, functionality, intended use, durability, safety information, growing conditions, retailer accessibility, price, overall value, and relevance to the reader.
The availability of an affiliate partnership may affect which purchasing links are provided, but it does not replace editorial judgment.
Cultivra may mention products, brands, retailers, or resources without having an affiliate relationship with them. We may also choose not to recommend a product even when an affiliate program is available.
Product Testing and Research
Not every product mentioned or recommended on Cultivra has been personally purchased, used, or tested.
Recommendations may be based on editorial research, manufacturer information, product labels, retailer details, publicly available specifications, comparisons, and an evaluation of how well a product appears to meet the needs discussed on the page.
When firsthand experience, personal use, or direct testing applies to a recommendation, the relevant content will make that clear.
Cultivra does not present research-based evaluations as personal testing. We also do not use descriptions such as “we tested,” “expert-reviewed,” or “professionally approved” unless those statements are accurate and supported by the actual editorial process.
Sponsored, Gifted, and Discounted Products
Affiliate links are different from sponsored content and gifted products.
If Cultivra receives payment specifically to publish content, receives a product without charge, obtains a special discount, or has another material relationship with a featured company, that relationship will be disclosed where applicable.
Payment, gifts, discounts, or affiliate commissions do not guarantee a favorable opinion or predetermined conclusion.
Prices, Availability, and Product Information
Product information can change after a Cultivra page is published.
Prices, availability, specifications, ingredients, safety instructions, promotions, shipping terms, warranties, and seller policies should always be confirmed directly on the retailer’s website before purchasing.
Cultivra cannot guarantee that information displayed by a third-party retailer will remain unchanged or that a particular product will continue to be available.
Purchases From Third-Party Retailers
Cultivra does not directly process purchases made through affiliate links.
When you follow a link to another website, any transaction is completed directly with that retailer, marketplace, brand, or service provider. The third party is responsible for payment processing, order fulfillment, shipping, delivery, returns, refunds, warranties, and customer support.
Your use of a third-party website is also subject to that website’s own terms, privacy practices, and purchasing policies.
Our Commitment to Readers
Affiliate commissions may help support the operation of Cultivra and the continued creation of free gardening guides, planning resources, and interactive tools.
Our commitment is to clearly disclose relevant financial relationships, distinguish research from firsthand experience, and provide information intended to help readers make informed decisions.
For additional information about how Cultivra operates, please review our Transparency Policy and Editorial Policy.
Contact Cultivra
If you have questions about an affiliate link or Cultivra’s affiliate relationships, please contact:
Website: thecultivra.com
Affiliate Disclosure Notices for Articles
General Affiliate Notice
Use this at the beginning of a page with affiliate links:
“This page may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, Cultivra may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.”
Research-Based Product Guide Notice
Use this in a product guide or comparison when products have not been personally tested:
“This page may contain affiliate links. Cultivra may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. Product selections are based on editorial research and available product information; not every product has been personally tested.”
Amazon Associate Notice
Use this only on a page with Amazon affiliate links:
“As an Amazon Associate, Cultivra earns from qualifying purchases.”
Sponsored Content Notice
Use this at the beginning of sponsored content:
“This content is sponsored by [Brand]. Cultivra received compensation for this collaboration. All opinions and editorial conclusions are our own.”
Gifted Product Notice
Use this when a product was sent without charge:
“Cultivra received this product from [Brand] at no cost. Receiving a product does not guarantee favorable coverage, and the opinions expressed are our own.”
Social, Video, and Newsletter Notice
Use this in social media posts, video descriptions, or newsletters with affiliate links:
“This post contains affiliate links. Cultivra may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you.”