TN Garden Tips believes our readers deserve to know exactly what they are reading, who wrote it, whether it was independently tested, and whether any commercial relationship exists. This page explains our content labels, funding model, and editorial practices fully and plainly.
Content Labels
Every piece of content on TN Garden Tips carries a label identifying its type:
- Tip — Practical, actionable gardening advice verified by our horticultural team
- Guide — Comprehensive how-to content based on research and expert knowledge
- Opinion — Commentary or perspective from a named contributor; not TN’s institutional view
- Sponsored — Paid content produced with a commercial partner; clearly separated from editorial
- Partner — Content within a brand-sponsored series; sponsor disclosed
- Video — Video content; disclosure applies if commercially sponsored
- Updated — Content revised after publication; update notice and timestamp displayed
Funding & Ownership
TN Garden Tips is independently owned and operated by The Naturalist Media, LLC, a privately held company registered in the State of Tennessee. TN is not owned by, affiliated with, or funded by any seed company, pesticide manufacturer, nursery chain, or garden retail corporation.
Our revenue comes from the following sources, updated quarterly:
- Display advertising — Programmatic and direct-sold ad placements
- Affiliate commissions — From links to gardening products (disclosed on relevant pages)
- Sponsored content — Brand and garden industry partnerships (all labeled)
- Reader subscriptions — TN Premium membership for ad-free, expanded content access
Product Testing Policy
When TN Garden Tips reviews or recommends a product — including tools, soil amendments, seeds, or garden technology — we disclose whether the product was independently purchased, provided by the manufacturer for review, or affiliated. Products provided for review are labeled accordingly and are not guaranteed a positive assessment. Our editorial team evaluates all products based solely on performance and value.
Author Credentials
All TN articles carry a byline. Author bio pages disclose professional background, gardening certifications (e.g. Certified Master Gardener, RHS qualifications), and any relevant commercial affiliations. Guest contributors from garden brands, nurseries, or agricultural extension services disclose their affiliation at the point of publication.
Use of AI
TN Garden Tips may use AI-assisted tools for research assistance, transcription, grammar review, and image captioning. All AI-assisted content is reviewed, edited, and approved by a qualified horticulturalist or experienced garden writer before publication. TN does not publish AI-generated gardening advice as original editorial content without human expert review and sign-off.
Corrections
All corrections are publicly logged at tngardentips.com/corrections. Content is never silently altered. See our full Corrections & Updates Policy for details.
Transparency Questions
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