Simple But How is an independent fruit-tree propagation and orchard decision resource edited and published by Abu Hasnat. The site turns published horticultural guidance into practical checklists, comparisons, and browser-based tools for home growers and small orchards.
What this site does
Our focus is deliberately narrow: graft compatibility, grafting methods and materials, scion handling, rootstock selection, pollination, chilling requirements, and small-orchard layout. Calculator results are educational estimates, not guarantees. Plant response can change with cultivar, rootstock clone, tree health, pathogens, weather, soil, and grower technique.
Who is responsible
Abu Hasnat is the editor and publisher. We do not claim professional horticultural certification, a university appointment, or independent laboratory testing unless a page explicitly documents it. Articles may synthesize extension bulletins, research literature, nursery trial data, and clearly labelled practical observations. “Researched” and “tested” are not used interchangeably.
How tools and guides are built
- Source first: important biological claims should link to a land-grant extension publication, government resource, peer-reviewed work, or established propagation reference.
- Transparent rules: tools explain the variables and limitations that materially affect a result.
- No invented certainty: unsupported combinations are labelled as not covered instead of receiving a fabricated compatibility score.
- Revision: pages show reviewed information where practical and are corrected when a source changes or a reader identifies a reproducible issue.
Funding and independence
Simple But How may earn a commission from clearly disclosed affiliate links. A commercial relationship does not change a compatibility rule or scientific conclusion. Product pages should distinguish manufacturer specifications, published horticultural guidance, and our editorial interpretation.
Corrections and questions
To report an error, include the page URL, the disputed sentence or calculator result, and a reliable source if available. Email [email protected] or use the contact page. See our Editorial Standards & Corrections for the full process.