The following terms apply to everyone who visits howtowinterizegarden.com, which I, Miranda Porter, write and run. By using the site, you accept them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Gardening Information, Not Professional Advice
Everything on the site is general information based on my experience in a zone 5 garden and on published research. Your climate, soil and plants may behave differently, so results will vary.
Always read and follow the label on any pesticide, herbicide, fertilizer or power tool. Before any digging project, call 811 to have underground utility lines marked. For tree removal, electrical work, structural work or plumbing repairs, hire a licensed or certified professional.
My research and fact-checking process explains how I test methods, verify sources and review published advice.
Copyright and Sharing
All articles, photos and graphics on the site belong to me unless stated otherwise. You are welcome to
- read and print articles for personal use
- quote a short passage with credit and a link to the original article
- share links to any page
You may not copy whole articles, republish my photos or use the content in a commercial product or AI training dataset without my written permission.
Ads and Outside Links
The site shows ads from Google AdSense and links to other websites. I do not control the products in ads or the content of linked sites, and a link or ad does not mean I endorse it. You can read how the ads on this site work and why they never shape my advice for the full details. Any purchase you make through an ad is between you and the seller.
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No Warranty
I work to keep the information accurate and current, but the site is provided “as is.” I make no guarantee that any article is complete, error-free or suitable for your particular garden.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent the law allows, I am not liable for any loss or damage resulting from your use of the site or reliance on its content, including lost plants, damaged property or injury.
Governing Law
The terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Wisconsin, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
Changes to the Terms
I may update the terms from time to time. The date at the top shows the latest version, and continued use of the site means you accept any changes. Questions can go to [email protected].
