Editorial policy

Genuine Garden Guide aims to make garden design easier to read, not to make every choice seem certain. We distinguish description from interpretation, check factual statements against suitable sources before publication, and make room for correction when something is wrong.

Accuracy and context

We review names, dates and other factual claims before publication and avoid presenting a personal interpretation as a universal rule. Where a point depends on context, we say so. We do not claim first-hand testing or research that has not taken place, and we do not present our editorial work as professional design or safety advice.

Independence and partnerships

Editorial choices are made for reader interest and clarity. A commercial relationship does not determine an independent article's conclusions. Sponsored or partner material is labelled clearly as such, and a placement does not imply that Genuine Garden Guide has tested, endorsed or verified a product or service.

Corrections and illustrations

If you spot a factual error, contact us with the article title and the point in question. We review correction requests and amend published material when warranted, making significant corrections clear to readers. Some illustrations may be AI-generated; these are not documentary photographs and are identified where they appear.