Sources, images & corrections

Research-based guidance

We use university Extension publications and public-agency resources to check factual recommendations. Sources appear at the end of each guide. We separate local planting guidance from general container care and avoid treating hardiness zones as nationwide sowing schedules.

AI assistance

AI assists with drafting, organization, illustrations and implementation. These articles are not firsthand growing diaries or expert field assessments. Source checks and editorial review reduce errors but cannot replace observation of a particular plant or local advice.

Images

The patio and potting-bench scenes are AI-generated design visualizations and are labeled accordingly. They show possible arrangements, not documented harvests or proof that a technique has been tested. The pot diagram and printable layouts are original illustrations. We do not use generated pictures to diagnose pests or diseases.

Updates and corrections

Publication dates identify the edition of a guide, not a recommendation to sow on that date. Changes to sources, errors and regional timing will be reviewed when content is updated. For an urgent plant-health problem, contact your local Extension service.

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