Terms of Use
Last Updated: September 7, 2026
Welcome to Root & Bloom Norfolk.
By accessing or using www.rootandbloomnorfolk.com, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
About Root & Bloom
Root & Bloom Norfolk is a community-focused gardening and environmental education initiative serving Tidewater Virginia.
Our website provides educational information about native plants, gardening, pollinators, stormwater management, flood resilience, and related topics.
Educational Information
The information provided on this website is intended for general educational and informational purposes.
Gardening conditions vary from property to property. Plant performance can depend on soil, sunlight, moisture, temperature, pests, maintenance, location, and other environmental conditions.
We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information, but we do not guarantee that all information will be complete, current, or appropriate for every individual property.
You are responsible for determining whether a plant, gardening method, product, or recommendation is appropriate for your particular situation.
No Professional Advice
Content on Root & Bloom is not intended to replace professional advice from qualified horticultural, landscape, environmental, legal, medical, or other professionals.
For questions involving property safety, hazardous trees, structural drainage problems, pesticides, or other potentially dangerous situations, consult an appropriately qualified professional.
Plant Information
Plant recommendations are provided as educational resources and should not be interpreted as a guarantee that a particular plant will survive or thrive in your yard.
Before planting, consider your property's soil, sunlight, moisture, mature plant size, local regulations, and other site conditions.
Weather and Storm Information
Root & Bloom may provide information about hurricanes, nor'easters, flooding, stormwater, and garden preparation.
This information is educational and should not replace official emergency guidance.
During severe weather, always follow instructions from local, state, and federal emergency management authorities.
Seeds and Giveaways
When Root & Bloom offers seeds, plants, giveaways, or other materials, availability may be limited.
Requests do not guarantee that materials will be available or delivered.
Root & Bloom reserves the right to limit quantities, modify programs, or discontinue giveaways at any time.
Seeds and plants should be used responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and local regulations.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
These links are provided as a convenience and do not necessarily represent an endorsement of the third party, its products, or its services.
Root & Bloom is not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites.
Affiliate Links
Some links on Root & Bloom may be affiliate links. This means we may receive a commission if you make a qualifying purchase through certain links, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not change our commitment to providing useful and honest information.
Additional information is available in our Affiliate Disclosure.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, original content created by Root & Bloom, including written materials, graphics, photographs, logos, and other original materials, belongs to Root & Bloom or is used with appropriate permission.
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, or commercially use our original content without prior written permission.
You may share links to our website and publicly available pages.
User Submissions
If you submit comments, photographs, stories, suggestions, or other content to Root & Bloom, you represent that you have the right to provide that content.
By submitting content for possible publication or use by Root & Bloom, you grant us permission to use, reproduce, display, and share that content for Root & Bloom's educational, community, and promotional purposes.
We reserve the right to remove submissions that are inappropriate, unlawful, misleading, abusive, or unrelated to our community.
Website Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep our website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue portions of the website at any time.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Root & Bloom Norfolk and its contributors shall not be liable for damages arising from your use of, or reliance upon, information provided through this website.
Your use of this website is at your own risk.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page along with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact
Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to Root & Bloom Norfolk through our Contact page.
Root & Bloom Norfolk
Serving Tidewater Virginia
Website: www.rootandbloomnorfolk.com