Affiliate Disclosure - Lawn Care Guides
Affiliate Disclosure
Effective Date: November 15, 2025
Last Updated: November 15, 2025
⚠️ Important Disclosure: Lawn Care Guides participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we earn commissions when you purchase products through our links, at no extra cost to you. This helps us maintain our free, comprehensive lawn care guides.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that contain a unique tracking code. When you click on one of these links and make a purchase, the retailer knows that we referred you, and we receive a small commission (typically 2-10% of the sale price). This commission comes from the retailer's marketing budget, not from you—the price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or not.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
Amazon Associates
Lawn Care Guides is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
When you click on an Amazon product link on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This applies to all Amazon purchases made within 24 hours of clicking our link, not just the specific product we recommended.
Home Depot Affiliate Program
We participate in The Home Depot affiliate program. When you purchase products through our Home Depot links, we may earn a commission on your purchase.
Other Retail Affiliates
We may also participate in affiliate programs with other lawn care and home improvement retailers, including but not limited to:
- Walmart
- Lowe's
- Tractor Supply Co.
- Manufacturer direct programs
- Other lawn and garden retailers
Our Editorial Independence
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our recommendations. We maintain complete editorial independence, and our reviews and recommendations are based solely on:
- Real-world testing and experience
- Product performance and quality
- Value for money
- User feedback and reliability
- Scientific research and expert knowledge
We Only Recommend What We Trust
We only recommend products that we have personally used, thoroughly researched, or would confidently recommend to friends and family. If we haven't used a product ourselves, we clearly state that in our reviews.
We will never recommend a product solely because it offers a higher commission. In fact, we regularly recommend products with lower commissions or no affiliate programs if we believe they're the best option for our readers.
Honest Reviews, Even When Critical
You'll find that our reviews include both positive and negative aspects of products. We're not afraid to point out drawbacks, limitations, or situations where a product might not be the best choice—even if it means losing a potential commission.
Your Trust Matters Most
Our reputation and your trust are worth far more to us than any affiliate commission. We've built Lawn Care Guides to be a reliable, trustworthy resource for lawn care information, and we take that responsibility seriously.
How Affiliate Income Supports This Site
Creating comprehensive, accurate lawn care guides requires significant time and resources. Affiliate commissions help us:
- Purchase products for hands-on testing and reviews
- Maintain and update our website
- Create new content and guides
- Keep all our content free for readers
- Respond to reader questions and requests
No Extra Cost to You
Using our affiliate links costs you nothing extra. In many cases, we're able to negotiate exclusive discounts or find current promotions to share with our readers. You're supporting our work while getting the same price (or better) than you'd find on your own.
Price Accuracy
We make every effort to keep prices accurate and up-to-date in our product recommendations. However, prices change frequently at retailers. The price you see on the retailer's website is the final price—we have no control over pricing changes.
Product Availability
Product availability can change. If you find that a product we've recommended is out of stock or discontinued, please contact us and we'll do our best to suggest alternatives.
Your Choice to Support Us
Using our affiliate links is entirely optional. You're welcome to:
- Use our links to support our work (we appreciate it!)
- Go directly to the retailer if you prefer
- Shop wherever you find the best price
- Use the information to make informed decisions
Either way, we're happy to help you make the best decision for your lawn!
Non-Affiliate Content
Not all product mentions on our site are affiliate links. We frequently reference products, brands, and retailers without any affiliate relationship. When we discuss products purely for educational purposes, we may not include any purchase links at all.
Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this affiliate disclosure as we join new affiliate programs or change our partnerships. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?
We believe in complete transparency. If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, specific product recommendations, or how we earn revenue, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're happy to answer any questions you may have.
Thank You for Your Support! By using our affiliate links, you're helping us create more comprehensive guides, test more products, and provide better free resources for lawn care enthusiasts everywhere. We genuinely appreciate it!
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Compliance
This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255, "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." We are committed to full transparency in our affiliate relationships and advertising practices.
Contact Information
For questions about this affiliate disclosure:
Email: disclosure@lawncareguides.com
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