Hello there Sea Changers. Welcome back to my series of program lists to assist those of you looking to fund your sea change with affiliate marketing. Recently I wrote a post about selling home products online and throughout my research it quickly became evident that there is just as much interest in what is outside the home as what is inside. Gardens and gardening are not only a means of keeping a home looking clean and tidy on the outside, but also an enjoyable hobby for many. So with that all in mind let’s check out my best 11 gardening affiliate programs to nurture this year.

Even within this sub niche there is so much to cover that there is still a large quantity of affiliate programs to choose from. So how have I picked my best 11? Well… I really just wanted to give you a good cross section of what is out there so I did some searching around and checked a few out and chose them by looking at:

• What they offer
• Commission rates
• Payment terms
• Cookie duration
• Application processes
• Affiliate/Marketing materials provided

Before we start however, let’s have a look at what I mean by the term ‘gardening’ and how it can be incorporated within an affiliate marketing website…

What do we mean by gardening?

Whilst this is probably an obvious question, I guess we need to be clear on what it is that we are covering here. So what do I mean by gardening? Well, for the purposes of this post I am going to look at anything that is to do with the outside yard of the house including:

• Garden tools
• Plants, shrubs, trees and seedlings
• Fertilizers and seeds
• Planters and netting
• Power tools
• Pesticides
• Ornaments and statues

And of course anything else you may want to focus on in regards to gardening within your own niche…

What can affiliate marketers promote?

There are essentially no real barriers to what affiliate marketers can promote when it comes to gardening as people look to beautify their homes or build an area for the family, entertainment or their prize winning flower/herb garden. There are however some things to be aware of as you run your eye over garden affiliate program possibilities that may suit your site. Some examples of these influences include :

1. Know your audience, some purchasers are looking for specifics and want the best whilst others are hoping to just get their yards prettied up on a budget. Choose your affiliate sites accordingly.
2. Hard core gardeners will not take risks if they don’t trust you or your affiliate site. Make sure the programs you choose are reputable and have good recourse options if the purchaser is not happy.
3. Landscapers and professional yard carers will want to know how your products can assist them so make sure all of this information can be covered adequately.
4. Some lawns and plants are quite hard to grow and manage so keep in mind geographical influences and just make sure that this information is clearly explained within your posts if you feel it is something that readers may need to know – oh, and some plants are illegal in some jurisdictions as well.

That said, stats show that people will spend money on their gardens online so as long as you are meeting their needs and solving problems, then you are on the right track. And to give you a boost, let’s have a look at 11 programs that I have found below:

1. Gardener’s Supply Company

Ok, let’s start with an all encompassing garden site in Gardener’s Supply Company. This really is a one stop shop site for all things gardening with options for all over the yard including:

Garden Supplies

• Seeds & Plants
• Season Extenders
• Planting Accessories
• Garden Tools
• Garden Seats & Kneelers
• Soils & Fertilizers
• Plant Supports
• Footwear & Clothing
• Pest & Disease Controls
• Watering & Irrigation
• Hemp Growing

Planters and Raised Beds

• Pots and Planters
• Raised Beds
• Elevated Garden Beds
• Plant Stands and Trays
• Potting Benches

Yard and Outdoors

• Composters
• Backyard Habitat
• Mosquito, Wasp & Tick Controls
• Yard & Garden Decor
• Landscaping Tools & Supplies
• Outdoor Furniture
• Outdoor Lighting

And as some good cross selling opportunities there is also large range of indoor garden and home decor on offer as well.

There really is so much here that it could definitely be used to base a gardening affiliates program on or as an addition to any home decoration, landscaping or interior design affiliate business around. There is also a huge ‘how to’ and advice section on the site as well providing a great source of information for blog posts and reviews alike.

Commission Rate: 8%

Payment Terms: Monthly

Cookie Duration: Not Stated

Application required?: Yes, Gardener’s Supply Company’s affiliate program is managed by Share-A-Sale. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Gardener’s Supply Company affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.

Marketing material provided: Text links, banners

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2. Nature Hills

With a mission to “to continually improve all aspects of our business in order to exceed our nationwide customers’ expectations”, Nature Hills offers one of the largest selections of high quality live plants and related products in the U.S. Based predominately on plants and seeds, their range is quite large and includes:

• Trees
• Fruit Trees & Bushes
• Bushes & Shrubs
• Perennials
• Vines & Groundcovers
• Bulbs
• Essentials
• Houseplants

This list really doesn’t do the site justice however rest assured there is a massive range of options under each category above.

This is a great site for those working with live pants and trees as there are options for all climates and locations to reach a large range of readers and needs. There is also the option to choose plant purchases by state and growing zone maps to provide extra information for your readers.

Commission Rate: Up to 12%

Payment Terms: Monthly

Cookie Duration: 30 Days

Application required?: Yes, The Nature Hills affiliate program is managed by Share-A-Sale. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Nature Hills affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.

Marketing material provided: Text links, banners

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3. Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan are a UK based all encompassing gardening site with a massive range of plants of all types and species including:

• Garden Plants
• Annual Plants
• Perennial & Biennial Plants
• Shrubs
• Trees
• Garden Ready Plants
• Potted Hardy Plants

There is also a good range of tools and outdoor living products available as well (commissions not payable on all products). Their Garden Tips section however provides so much information that it alone could be used as inspiration for an affiliate business based on growing and maintaining an outdoor garden.

Commission Rate: 8%

Payment Terms: Monthly

Cookie Duration: 30 Days

Application required?: Yes, the Thompson & Morgan affiliate program is managed by Affiliate Window. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Thompson & Morgan affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.

Marketing material provided: banners, text links, seasonal promotions

Note: Commissions are not paid on sales in the Tool Shed, Outdoor Living, Buildings & Fencing and Wild Bird food categories.

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4. Gardening Direct

Gardening Direct is a large bedding plant nursery based in Jersey (U.K.) offering a year round supply of plants, shrubs and bulbs suitable for any types of gardening. Their stock range is really quite large with too much to list here (and it would take me forever to type all of those names) however plant types include:

• Bedding Plants
• Perennials
• Shrubs, Trees and Roses
• Bulbs, Tubers and Corms
• Fruit and Veg Plants and Seeds

All of which can be ordered by:

• Size
• Season
• Plant type

The list above really doesn’t do the site justice however this is another one that could be utilised to base a complete plant based affiliate business around and they have a range of accessories (composts, fertilizers etc.) as well. As with the sites above there is also a fantastic range of guides, information, how to’s, videos and a gardeners calendar – which would be great to assist with creating a year round post plan.

Commission Rate: 10%

Payment Terms: Monthly

Cookie Duration: 30 Days

Application required?: Yes, Gardening Direct’s affiliate program is managed by AWIN. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Gardening Direct affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.

Marketing material provided: Text links, banners

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5. Direct Gardening

Now let’s swap the names of the previous site around and have a look at Direct Gardening. In a similar vein to the above, Direct Gardening is a one of the largest internet based producers and distributors of home gardening products United States. Their range of seedlings and small plants includes:

• Edibles
• Perennials
• Bulbs
• Trees
• Shrubs
• Vines and Climbers
• Seeds

They also offer a good range of supplies for the garden and pond including fertilizers, pesticides and planting aids to provide some great cross selling opportunities for affiliates who could easily base their business on this site alone.

Commission Rate: $6 per sale

Payment Terms: Monthly

Cookie Duration: Not Stated

Application required?: Yes, Direct Gardening’s affiliate program is managed by Pepperjam. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Direct Gardening affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.

Marketing material provided: Text links and banners

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6. Ozfarmer.com

Now to be honest, by their website explanation, I am not sure if Ozfarmer.com should be listed here or within my post on survivalist affiliate programs. However, they do certainly contain a large number of garden related products such as:

• Hydroponics / Aquaponics
• Seeds
• Bulk Seed
• Grass, Lawn and Turf Seed
• Gardening, Growing and Sprouting Accessories

The site calls itself Australia’s largest supplier of self-sufficiency products with so many other products available around farming (which I guess is a really big yard), food growing and preparation (canning and jarring) and even cheese making. This really is a great site for so many affiliate niche variations with all of the well-known and major brands stocked. Oh, and for once, I have found a site that is just down the road from my place – YAY!!

Commission Rate: 5%

Payment Terms: Monthly

Cookie Duration: Not stated

Application required?: Yes, you will need to enter personal and website information to apply.

Marketing material provided: Text links

7. Design Toscano

Our next option is for those looking to incorporate yard and garden decoration into their sites with Design Toscano. Their site does have a large array of products for both inside and outside of the home however their range in regards to exotic, one-of-a-kind home and garden accents and yard decor includes:

• Animal Statues
• Religious Statues for the Garden
• Children Garden Statues
• Angel & Cherub Garden Statues
• Gargoyle & Dragon Statues
• Greenman Sculptures
• Fantasy Figures & Statues
• Asian Statues
• Tropical & Tiki
• Greek & Roman Statues
• Contemporary Garden Statues
• Bronze Statues for the Garden
• Memorials
• Garden Fountains
• Urns, Plinths, Planters, Columns
• Gutter Downspout Statues
• Garden Benches, Chairs & Tables
• Outdoor Wall Decor
• Bird Bath Fountains & Feeders
• Garden Stakes & Weathervanes

This is actually quite a large site that whilst probably does not have enough to base a gardening affiliate business around it could however be utilized as a great starting point for any home decor, renovation or furniture affiliate marketing site. It would also make a great addition to a gift related site or for professional gardeners.

Commission Rate: 8 – 12%

Payment Terms: Monthly

Cookie Duration: Not Stated

Application required?: Yes, Design Toscano’s affiliate program is managed by CJ Affiliates. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Design Toscano affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.

Marketing material provided: Banners, Text Links, Datafeed

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8. Harrod Horticultural

Harrod Horticultural is another quite large gardening related site that specialises in all of the tools and structures required to sow, grow and harvest fruit and vegetables – or just about any other garden type as well. Their product range is extensive and includes:

• Raised beds and accessories
• Fruit and vegetable cages
• Patio planters
• Garden netting
• Cloches
• Cold frames
• Plant supports
• Tools
• Composting kits
• Watering solutions
• Pest control
• Greenhouse equipment
• Seed

Fruit and Vegetable gardening is quite a strong niche on its own so if this is where your affiliate business is aimed then this site could definitely be used as a base. Alternatively, with the added range of gardening tools etc. it could make a handy addition to just about any other site within the gardening niche.

Commission Rate: 5%

Payment Terms: Monthly

Cookie Duration: 60 Days

Application required?: Yes, Harrod Horticultural’s affiliate program is managed by Share-A-Sale. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Harrod Horticultural affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.

Marketing material provided: Text Links, Banners, Data Feed

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9. Garden Tower Project

In this day and age where more and more are living in smaller housing units such as apartments and town houses, there is a great opportunity to add sites such as Garden Tower Project. Garden Tower Project sells vertical garden building platforms that allow users to grow up to 50 organic, self fertilizing plants, herbs and fruits in 4 sq. feet of space.

Their product line is probably not large enough to sustain an affiliate marketing business on its own however it would be a great addition to any gardening, home, organic, children’s project or educational based site. The site also contains a fantastic learning centre section providing a great array of information and educational materials for readers as well as post ideas for affiliate marketers.

Commission Rate: 16%

There is also a second tier where a further 15% is paid on the sales of affiliates that have been personally referred to the program.

Payment Terms: Weekly

Cookie Duration: Lifetime

Application required?: Yes, Garden Tower Project’s affiliate program is managed by Share-A-Sale. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Garden Tower Project affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.

Marketing material provide Days: Banners, Text Links

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10. Lawn Mower Planet

If your site is aimed more at the power tool side of the gardening caper then Lawn Mower Planet would also be a good one to consider. As the name suggests, Lawn Mower Planet is a garden based machinery site offering a huge array of new and used items including:

• Lawn mowers
• Ride on and commercial mowers
• Brush cutters
• Chainsaws
• Hedge-trimmers
• Lawn mowers
• Lawn Tractors
• Leaf Blowers
• Leaf Vacuums
• Log Splitter
• Robotic
• Scarifiers
• Tillers
• Parts

This is a great site to add to any gardening affiliate site as well as those dealing with horticulture, professional landscaping or garden care or hardware related interests. There is also the opportunity here for some high ticket item sales with commercial equipment selling for well into the 10,000’s price range.

Commission Rates: 5%

Payment Terms: Monthly.

Cookie Duration: Not Stated

Application required?: Yes, you will need to enter personal and website information to apply.

Marketing material provided: Text links

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11. Arbico Organics

And just to finish up on a different angle, we have Arbico Organics. This is an interesting site offering a range of organic pest control, holistic growing practices and beneficial insects – yep, they sell insects that can be introduced into gardens, crops and animal housing facilities to reduce pesticide inputs, improve crop health and maximize harvest yields. All in all, their product range includes:

• Fly Eliminators® – Biological Fly Control
• Beneficial Insects
• Pest Control Solutions
• Disease Control
• Growing Supplies

There is not enough here to sustain an affiliate marketing business on its own however it would be a great addition to any garden, lifestyle or professional horticultural based niche site. They stock a good number of well-known brands as well as a good range of information, videos, blog posts and even a radio show.

Commission Rate: 7.5%

Payment Terms: Monthly

Cookie Duration: Not Stated

Application required?: Yes, you will need to enter personal and website information to apply.

Marketing material provided: banners, text links

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Amazon Associates

Alternatively, should you wish to set up your site up with a range from a few different brands or companies on the same site then you can do so via Amazon. Amazon provides access to a good range of garden related products and has a fairly good affiliate program as well. So if you wish, join the Amazon Associates program, locate the best products relevant to your site within Amazon itself and you can post links on your own site as per below:

Amazon’s commission rates are not too bad and some prefer this avenue due to the sheer amount of traffic and trustworthiness that comes with a company site of this size.

How to find your own affiliate programs

As stated earlier, by outlining the sites above I have really just tried to give you a good cross section of the types of programs that are out there by listing the really good ones in each ‘category’. That does not mean that you cannot find affiliate programs that better suit what it is that you are trying to do within this space especially as I could never even begin to cover every gardening requirement or sub niche in the one post. Luckily for us, there is a simple way to find these programs online.

All you need to do is enter “affiliate: niche type” into your search engine (substituting ‘niche type‘ for whatever product it is that you are choosing to sell).

There are garden based affiliate programs for just about every niche that you can think of – you will just need to have a look around until you find one or two that suit your site. Once you have completed your searches, you can look through and find programs that:

• Relate to your niche/problems that you are solving.
• Have quality products – your brand can be severely damaged if you promote poor quality products.
• Have solid payment and customer service arrangement.
• Pay decent commissions.
• Have good testimonials covering commission payouts and quality of product.

In most cases, you will need to apply for the program before you are allowed to promote their products – don’t take this step lightly or you will be rejected. Affiliate programs will generally want to know:

• Your website name.
• Traffic levels.
• Why you want to join – (“so I can make money by selling your wheelbarrows” is unfortunately not generally a good enough answer).
• How you plan to promote their products.

Conclusion

So… There are 11 of the best gardening affiliate programs to nurture this year. I hope it has been helpful for you as you commence your own garden or yard products based affiliate marketing business and as usual, please do not hesitate to comment below if you have any questions, need some advice or have any experiences to share. Oh, and especially comment if you have any experience with these, or any other programs as well.

Until next time

Have fun

Paul

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