BalconySprout may include affiliate links in relevant gardening guides. We think transparency is part of good editorial practice, so this page explains, in plain language, what that means for you as a reader.
Current status
BalconySprout does not currently use live affiliate links. When affiliate links are introduced, affected articles will carry a clear disclosure before the first paid link.
How affiliate links work
- You may click a clearly labeled link that takes you to a retailer’s website.
- If you then make a qualifying purchase, BalconySprout may receive a commission from that retailer.
- The price you pay is not increased because of that commission.
- The retailer ; not BalconySprout ; controls the transaction, product availability, pricing, shipping, returns and customer service.
Exact terms can vary between affiliate programs, so the details above describe how these arrangements generally work rather than a fixed promise for every retailer.
Disclosure inside articles
We do not rely only on this page or the site footer. Every article that contains an affiliate recommendation will display the following disclosure before its first affiliate link:
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through one of these links, BalconySprout may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Our recommendations are selected independently based on their relevance to small balconies and renter-friendly gardening.
Editorial independence
- Products are chosen for usefulness, safety, size, durability, drainage, weight and suitability for renters and small balconies.
- Commission rates do not determine what we recommend.
- When a free or inexpensive option is the better choice, the guide will say so.
- An affiliate relationship never guarantees positive coverage.
- We do not describe a product as personally tested unless that testing is genuinely documented.
- Where a recommendation is based on research rather than hands-on use, we identify it as researched, not as first-hand testing.
Free products and sponsorships
- Free products, discounts, sponsorships and paid placements are separate material relationships from ordinary affiliate links.
- Each of these will receive its own clear disclosure.
- Sponsored content will not be disguised as ordinary editorial guidance.
- A brand cannot buy an undisclosed positive recommendation.
Prices and availability
Retailer prices, stock levels and policies change often. For that reason we avoid promising an exact current price unless it has been verified and is being kept up to date.
Questions or corrections
If you have a question about this policy, or you think something needs a correction, please get in touch through our contact page.