This page explains how KnowTheYard sources information, records review-lane attribution, and handles corrections after publication.
KnowTheYard publishes structured plant profiles, guides, comparisons, and troubleshooting pages. We treat weak claims, broken routes, and unclear attribution as publication defects, not cosmetic issues.
Every article published on KnowTheYard goes through a clear ownership flow before it is considered live:
An article starts with source collection, route-specific research, and a first editorial pass.
We compare key claims against extension, academic, or primary horticultural references before publication.
If a page has public review-lane attribution, the review-lane slug is stored in the content so the attribution can be traced back to the published file.
We prefer primary or near-primary horticultural sources. Lower-trust sources do not override extension guidance or directly observed runtime data.
.edu domains, university extension services, USDA datasets, and peer-reviewed journals.
Botanical gardens, arboreta, and established industry associations used for reference support and cultivation detail.
Manufacturer specification sheets or labels, used only for factual product details and never as the sole basis for care advice.
If you spot a factual error, use the contact page and include the page URL, the exact claim, and the source you believe is more accurate. We review corrections at the owner layer so the fix lands where the error was introduced.
Material corrections are reviewed before publication. Minor copy edits that do not change meaning can be applied without a public note.
Use the contact form and note the page URL, the exact issue, and your supporting source.
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