@charset "utf-8";
/* CSS Document */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
  background-color: #EAF6F0;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* this controls the motion of when you click on the top menuitem and it goes down it makes it's smooth */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
/* this is the back to the top button styling and positioning */
/* Back to Top Button Styling */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; /* Default position: fixed */
  bottom: 20px; /* Distance from the bottom */
  left: 20px; /* Position it on the left side */
  padding: 10px 15px;
  font-size: 14px;
  background-color: #2e8b57; /* Sea green */
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 1000; /* Keep it above all content */
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  display: none; /* Initially hidden */
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background-color: #1e6b47; /* Darker green on hover */
}

.back-to-top.show {
  display: block; /* Show the button when scrolled */
}

.back-to-top.stopped {
  position: absolute; /* Change from fixed to absolute */
  bottom: auto;
  top: calc(100% - 80px); /* Place it just above the footer */
}
/* Menu Container */
.menu-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Logo */
.logo {
  flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent the logo from resizing */
}

.logo img {
  max-height: 100px;
  max-width: 100%; /* Ensure the logo scales properly */
  margin-right: 15px; /* Add space between the logo and menu */
}
/* =========================
   STICKY MENU BASE
========================= */

.sticky-menu {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(46, 139, 87, 0.35); /* your green tone */
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  padding: 10px 20px;
}

/* =========================
   CONTAINER
========================= */

.menu-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

/* =========================
   LOGO
========================= */

.logo img {
  height: 55px;
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* =========================
   NAV LINKS (DESKTOP)
========================= */

.nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-links li {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: #333;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #2e8b57;
  background-color: rgba(46, 139, 87, 0.1);
}

/* =========================
   CTA BUTTON
========================= */

.nav-cta a {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2e8b57, #3cb371);
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.nav-cta a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffa500, #ff8c00);
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* =========================
   HAMBURGER BUTTON
========================= */

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 22px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #333;
  padding: 8px 10px;
}

.menu-toggle:hover {
  color: #2e8b57;
}

/* =========================
   TABLET + MOBILE (MAIN FIX)
========================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  /* show hamburger */
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    z-index: 1100;
  }

  /* allow wrapping */
  .menu-container {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* hide menu by default */
  .nav-links {
    
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }

  /* show when toggled */
.sticky-menu .nav-links {
  display: none;
}

.sticky-menu .nav-links.active {
  display: flex;
}

  /* full width items */
  .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 0;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  /* CTA mobile */
  .nav-cta a {
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
    width: auto;
  }
}

/* =========================
   SMALL MOBILE TWEAK
========================= */

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .logo img {
    height: 45px;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(46, 139, 87, 0.45); /* light divider */
  }

  .nav-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none; /* remove last line */
  }

}.nav-links a {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 0;
}
<!--  Compact CSS Styling -->

    .reasons-box {
        background: #f1f8e9; /* Light mint background */
        padding: 15px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .reasons-box h3 {
        color: #2c3e50;
        font-size: 1.2em;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .reasons-box p {
        font-size: 1em;
        color: #555;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

	.article-back-to-top {
    display: block; /* Ensures it behaves like a block for centering */
    width: fit-content; /* Matches width to content */
    margin: 20px auto; /* Centers horizontally */
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: white;
    background-color: #008CBA; /* Blue background */
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}

.article-back-to-top:hover {
    background-color: #005f73; /* Darker blue on hover */
    transform: scale(1.05); /* Slight zoom effect */
}
	
 /* this changes the h1 p to go to the smaller paragraph for mobile */
    .intro-mobile {
      display: none;
    }

    .intro-desktop {
      display: block;
    }
.hero-intro {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem; /* or try 0.5rem or 0 if you want it tighter */
  padding-bottom: 0;   /* remove bottom padding if any */
}

/* Mobile optimization */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .intro-desktop {
    display: none;
  }

  .intro-mobile {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* Extra small phones */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .intro-mobile {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}
/* This helps the caption collapse properly especially and the top of all the tables it also helps with the fig caps */
/* Fix table caption stacking on mobile and wide screens */
table caption {
  display: table-caption;
  caption-side: top;
  padding: 0.8em 1em;
  font-size: 1rem; /*  Don't go too small */
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: normal;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  hyphens: manual; /* Avoids ugly mid-word hyphenation */
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.garden-decor-table-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
/* Optional: If absolutely needed on very small screens */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  table caption {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding: 0.6em 0.8em;
    white-space: normal;
    word-break: normal;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Fix wrapping constraints in the outer table wrapper */
.garden-decor-table-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

	
	/* Universal footer-style row for all tables */
.garden-decor-table .summary-row td {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.0em;
  padding: 12px;
}

/* Mobile stacking fix */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .garden-decor-table td[colspan] {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
	
  }
}
	
/* This micro-answers sit above each one of the H2 tags and is used to entice AI for snippets */
	.micro-answer {
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: #fdfcf9; /* warm off-white */
  border: 1px solid #eee6d9;
  border-left: 4px solid #009900; /* subtle gold accent */
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #333;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* emoji/title emphasis inside */
.micro-answer strong,
.micro-answer em {
  color: #5a4635; /* slightly darker accent */
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  .micro-answer {
    background: #1c1c1b;
    border-color: #3a3a36;
    border-left-color: #b4974c;
    color: #eaeaea;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .micro-answer {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* slight hover effects on shop now  */
.cta-btn {
  color: white !important; /* Force text color to white */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2e8b57, #3cb371); /* Gradient for default green button */
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: all 0.3s ease; /* Smooth transition for hover and active states */
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffa500, #ff8c00); /* Orange gradient on hover */
  transform: scale(1.05); /* Slightly enlarge button */
  box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Subtle shadow effect */
  color: white !important; /* Keep text white */
}

.cta-btn:active {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff7f00, #e67300); /* Darker orange for active state */
  transform: scale(0.97); /* Slightly shrink button when clicked */
  color: white; /* Ensure text remains white */
}

/* These are the question snippets that you will find in best patio pergola, gazebo, windchimes they are a grey box that encompass the question */
.snippet-answer {
  background-color: #f0f0f0; /* Soft light gray background */
  border-left: 4px solid #4CAF50; /* Green accent for garden/outdoor theme */
  padding: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-size: 1.05em;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* Subtle sunlight-like shadow */
}
	
/* Wrapper for Image + Bullets top of article */
.decorative-section {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px; /* Space between image and text */
    margin: 20px 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Ensures adaptability */
}

/* Image Styling */
.decorative-section img {
    max-width: 40%; /* Adjust as needed */
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 3px 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Decorative Bullet Box */
.decorative-box-article-top {
    background: #f9f9f9;
    padding: 15px;
    border-left: 5px solid #28a745;
    border-radius: 8px;
    max-width: 55%;
}

/* Two-column bullet list (Only on desktop) */
.decorative-box-article-top ul {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* Two columns */
    gap: 10px 20px; /* Row and column spacing */
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Bullet Styling */
.decorative-box-article-top li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Custom Bullet Icon */
.decorative-box-article-top li::before {
    content: "✔"; /* Change as needed */
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #28a745;
    font-size: 1.2em;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Responsive: Switch to single column on smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .decorative-section {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .decorative-box-article-top, .decorative-section img {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .decorative-box-article-top ul {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Single column for smaller screens */
    }
}


	
/* Wrapper for Image + Bulletsthis section is for the decorative bullet points at the very top of the article */
.decorative-section {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px; /* Space between image and text */
    margin: 20px 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Ensures adaptability */
}

/* Image Styling */
.decorative-section img {
    max-width: 40%; /* Adjust as needed */
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 3px 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Decorative Bullet Box */
.decorative-box-article-top {
    background: #f9f9f9;
    padding: 15px;
    border-left: 5px solid #28a745;
    border-radius: 8px;
    max-width: 55%;
}

/* Two-column bullet list (Only on desktop) */
.decorative-box-article-top ul {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* Two columns */
    gap: 10px 20px; /* Row and column spacing */
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Bullet Styling */
.decorative-box-article-top li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Custom Bullet Icon */
.decorative-box-article-top li::before {
    content: "✔"; /* Change as needed */
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #28a745;
    font-size: 1.2em;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Responsive: Switch to single column on smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .decorative-section {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .decorative-box-article-top, .decorative-section img {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .decorative-box-article-top ul {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Single column for smaller screens */
    }
}
/* This is the section that provides the block between the Pinterest image grid to the start of the article*/

.bridge-paragraph {
  background-color: #F4F6F5;
  border-left: 4px solid #83B183;
  padding: 1em 1.5em;
  margin: 1em auto -1.5em auto; /* 👈 smaller vertical margin */
  font-size: 1.2em;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 750px;
}
/* This is to control the Pinterest share button in the articles it keeps any paragraph in there aligned with everything and also aligns the link*/

	.share-line {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 1.5em auto;
  padding: 0.5em;
  color: #4b0082;
}
.share-line p {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.5em;
}
/*scenario-heading control engine in the glass vs metal article */
	.scenario-heading-box {
  background: #f8f8f5;
  border: 1px solid #e3e4e0;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.scenario-heading-box h3 {
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: #3b513f;
}

.scenario-heading-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.45em;
  color: #4f5b52;
}
.scenario-master-summary {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #cfe4d0, #f8f5ec);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid #d8e6d2;
}

.scenario-master-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.30rem;
  color: #2f4f37;
}

.scenario-arrow {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-right: 2px solid #506c55;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #506c55;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.scenario-master[open] .scenario-arrow {
  transform: rotate(-135deg);
}

.scenario-master-content {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 10px 6px 0 6px;
  animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease;
}

/* Quiet Scenario engine starts collapsed when you use 2 scenario engines */
#quietScenarioContent {
  display: none;
}

#quietScenarioContent.open {
  display: block;
}
/* END OF Quiet Scenario engine starts collapsed when you use 2 scenario engines */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

	/* FIX: Restore native toggle behavior */
.scenario-block > summary {
  display: list-item !important;
}

/* Optional: Remove default triangle marker */
.scenario-block > summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}	
		
		
/* ----------------------------- */
/*  SCENARIO GRID + INNER BLOCK */
/* ----------------------------- */

.scenario-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.scenario-block summary {
  background: #f6f7f5;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid #e3e3e3;
}

.scenario-block summary:hover {
  background: #f0f2ef;
}

.scenario-content {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  padding: 14px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.scenario-content p {
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.scenario-content ul {
  margin: 8px 0 0 0;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.scenario-content li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.35em;
}
		/* scenario-bullets */
.scenario-bullets {
  background: #f7faf7;
  border: 1px solid #d8e6d2;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.scenario-bullets ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.scenario-bullets li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4em;
	  margin: 0;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #c4c4c4; /* dark grey line */
}
		.scenario-bullets li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none; /* remove the last divider */
}
/* -----------------------------------------
   COLLAPSIBLE MASTER SECTION (Scenario Engine 3.0)
   ----------------------------------------- */

/* Master starts collapsed */
#scenarioMasterContent {
  display: none;
}

#scenarioMasterContent.open {
  display: block;
}

/* Optional arrow flip */
#scenarioMasterToggle.open .scenario-arrow {
  transform: rotate(-135deg);
}
/* ----------------------------- */
/* MOBILE OPTIMIZATION */
/* ----------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .scenario-master-summary {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .scenario-master-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}
/* Container grid PUTS SECTION IN BLOCKS ON THE HEALING CHAKRA ARTICLE NEAR BOTTOM */
.content-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

/* Individual card styling */
.content-info-card {
  background: #fafafa;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 7px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

/* Hover effect for desktop */
.content-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Headings inside cards */
.content-info-card h4 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #333333;
}

/* Paragraph text */
.content-info-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #444444;
}

/* Two-column layout for tablets and up */
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .content-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Wider spacing on large screens */
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .content-info-grid {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
} 
/* sound-snapshot-block to talk about sound usally under the senario block */
.sound-snapshot-block {
  background: #f6f8f4;
  border: 1px solid #d9e2d0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.sound-snapshot-block h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  color: #435736;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sound-snapshot-block p {
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #404540;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* List container */
.snapshot-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #c8d6c2;
}

/* Each bullet has its own unique color */
.snapshot-list li:nth-child(1) { background: #e9f3e5; }
.snapshot-list li:nth-child(2) { background: #dcead6; }
.snapshot-list li:nth-child(3) { background: #d0e2c8; }
.snapshot-list li:nth-child(4) { background: #c4dab9; }
.snapshot-list li:nth-child(5) { background: #b7d1ab; }

/* Shared bullet styles */
.snapshot-list li {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1f281d;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #bfcabc;
}

.snapshot-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.snapshot-summary {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #45523f;
  font-size: 1.03rem;
  margin-top: 8px;
}



/* This is a small tip box that is a grey box 2 gives a small little tip that could be put within the div of the decorative bullets to make it stand out just a little bit*/

	.tip-box {
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  background-color: #eafaf1;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}


/* this is for the pro tip section. It creates a yellow background and the block */

/*  Pro Tip Section Styling */
/*  Pro Tip Box Styling */
.pro-tip {
    background: #fff3cd; /* Light yellow background */
    padding: 15px;
    border-left: 5px solid #f39c12;
    margin: 20px auto;
    max-width: 850px; /* Prevents overly wide sections on large screens */
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Soft shadow for emphasis */
}

/*  Bullet List Formatting */
.pro-tip ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

/*  Bullet Point Item with Separator */
.pro-tip li {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e0a800; /* Thin golden-yellow separator */
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, font-weight 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

/*  Subtle Hover Effect for Individual Bullet Points */
.pro-tip li:hover {
    background-color: #ffe79b; /* Very soft yellow highlight */
    font-weight: 500; /* Slight emphasis */
}

/*  Remove the Border from the Last Bullet Point */
.pro-tip li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/*  Adjust Bullet Style */
.pro-tip li::before {
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-size: 20px;
}

/*  Desktop Layout Stays the Same */

/*  Mobile-First Responsive Design */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .pro-tip {
        padding: 12px; /* Reduce padding for smaller screens */
        max-width: 95%; /* Adjust width for mobile-friendly layout */
        font-size: 15px; /* Slightly reduce text size for readability */
    }

    .pro-tip ul {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column; /* Stack bullet points vertically */
    }

    .pro-tip li {
        font-size: 17px; /* Reduce text size for mobile */
        padding: 6px 8px;
        width: 100%; /* Make sure items take full width */
        display: block; /* Ensure proper stacking */
    }

    .pro-tip li::before {
        font-size: 18px; /* Reduce bullet size for mobile */
        margin-right: 8px;
    }
	.pro-tip p {
        font-size: 18px; /* Reduce bullet size for mobile */
        margin-right: 8px;
    }
}

/*  Extra Small Screens (e.g., older phones, very narrow devices) */
@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .pro-tip {
        padding: 10px; /* Further reduce padding for extra-small screens */
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .pro-tip li {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 5px 0;
    }
}

/*  Space Adjustment for Strong Text Inside List */
.pro-tip li strong {
    margin-right: 15px; /* Adds space after the topic word (e.g., Bamboo) */
}


/*This is a sound spectrograph it shows a percentage and then chose a paragraph underneath it great for showing technical information will still not be in a image is used on best garden windchimes for landscaping, flowerbeds  */
.sound-spectrum-visual {
  margin: 2rem auto;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  background: #fdfdfd;
  max-width: 700px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.sound-spectrum-visual h4 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sound-graph-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sound-graph-bar .label {
  font-weight: bold;
  flex: 1 1 150px;
  min-width: 150px;
  text-align: right;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.bar {
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin: 4px 10px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.calm-bar {
  width: 120px;
  background-color: #9ccc65;
}

.resonant-bar {
  width: 260px;
  background-color: #42a5f5;
}

.frequency {
  flex: 1 1 100px;
  font-size: 0.85em;
  color: #555;
  text-align: left;
  min-width: 100px;
  margin-left: 10px;
}

.sound-note {
  font-size: 0.95em;
  color: #444;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/*This creates a colourful box behind the FAQs when they are stacked and in a block form*/
.faq-section-block {
  background-color: #f1f3ec; /* light sage-gray */
  border: 1px solid #d4d8c4;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 2em;
  margin-top: 2em;
  margin-bottom: 2em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.faq-section-block h4 {
  margin-top: 0;
  font-size: 1.25em;
  color: #2a2a2a;
}

	/* micro-problem-chain used in the placement secc */
	
	.micro-problem-chain {
  background: #f0f0f0;
  border-left: 6px solid #b6d8b0;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  margin: 22px 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.micro-problem-chain .mpc-step {
  margin: 8px 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #333333;
}

.micro-problem-chain strong {
  color: #3c6f45;
}

/* Mobile friendly improvements */

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .micro-problem-chain {
    padding: 14px 14px;
    border-left-width: 5px;
  }

  .micro-problem-chain .mpc-step {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
}
		
	.snippet-howto {
  background: #f5f7f4;
  border-left: 4px solid #7ca57c;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #3c4a3c;
}

.snippet-howto strong {
  color: #2f4d2f;
  font-weight: 600;
}


 /* This is the story blocks that are on the article page memorial sympathy when times there a special block that are grey and emotional */
	.story-quote-block {
  background-color: #f8f8f8; /* Soft neutral tone for emotional resonance */
  border-left: 6px solid #aaa; /* Gentle anchor line */
  margin: 2em auto;
  padding: 1.2em 1.5em;
  max-width: 750px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  font-style: italic;
  color: #444;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
}

.story-quote-block blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.story-quote-block::before {
  content: "❝";
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #bbb;
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 15px;
}

.story-quote-block span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.8em;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-align: right;
}
	
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .story-quote-block {
    padding: 1em 1.2em;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    border-left: 4px solid #aaa;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .story-quote-block::before {
    font-size: 2rem;
    top: -5px;
    left: 10px;
  }

  .story-quote-block span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 0.6em;
  }
}	

/* Custom Styles for Testimonials (unchanged, clean and useful as on healing chakra wind chimes) */
	
/* Centers the FAQ content inside the block */
.faq-section {
  text-align: center; /* centers all inline content */
}

/* Center the button itself */
.faq-question {
  display: inline-block; /* stops stretching full width */
  text-align: center; /* centers text inside the button */
  width: auto; /* prevents full width alignment */
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Center FAQ answers */
.faq-answer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Center the list inside the answer */
.faq-answer ul {
  display: inline-block; /* prevents full width left alignment */
  text-align: left; /* keeps bullets readable while still centered */
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Center each individual faq-item */
.faq-item {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}
	
/* Custom Styles for Testimonials (unchanged, clean and useful as on healing chakra wind chimes) */
 
    .testimonial-block {
      background-color: #f2f2f2;
      border-left: 4px solid #5dbb63;
      padding: 1em 1.2em;
      margin: 2em 0;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }
    .testimonial-heading {
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.8em;
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .testimonial {
      margin-bottom: 1.2em;
    }
    .testimonial p {
      margin: 0;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .testimonial-author {
      margin-top: 0.4em;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: #333;
    }
    @media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
      .testimonial-block {
        padding: 0.8em 1em;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
      }
    }
  
/* buttons at bottom of materials on the types of wind chimes guide benifits page */
.back-to-materials {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 2em 0 1em;
}

.back-to-materials-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0f0f0, #e0e0e0);
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #333;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.back-to-materials-btn:hover {
  background: #d9f4dc;
  color: #007a3d;
  border-color: #8bd094;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
	
/* Decorative Bullet Tips Styling */
.decorative-bullet-tips {
    background: #f1f8e9; /* Light green background */
    padding: 15px;
    border-left: 5px solid #4CAF50;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 1px 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 20px auto;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

/* Bullet List Formatting */
.decorative-bullet-tips ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

/* Bullet Point Item */
.decorative-bullet-tips li {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #81c784; /* Light green separator */
    transition: transform 0.2s ease-in-out, color 0.3s;
}
.decorative-bullet-tips strong {
  padding-right: 0.4em;
}

/* Last Bullet Point - Remove Bottom Border */
.decorative-bullet-tips li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Custom Bullet Style */
.decorative-bullet-tips li::before {
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease-in-out, color 0.3s;
}

/* Hover Effect: Moves Text & Changes Color */
.decorative-bullet-tips li:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    color: #2E7D32;
}

/* Hover Effect: Animate Bullet Icon */
.decorative-bullet-tips li:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    color: #1B5E20;
}

/*  Fully Responsive Bullet List - Only Stacks on Small Screens */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .decorative-bullet-tips {
        padding: 10px; /* Reduce padding for mobile */
        max-width: 95%; /* Adjust width for smaller screens */
		font-size: 18px; /* Reduce text size */
    }

    .decorative-bullet-tips ul {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column; /* Stack items vertically only on mobile */
    }

    .decorative-bullet-tips li {
        font-size: 18px; /* Reduce text size */
        padding: 6px 8px;
        width: 100%; /* Ensure full width stacking */
        display: block; /* Stack properly */
    }

    .decorative-bullet-tips li::before {
        font-size: 18px; /* Reduce bullet size */
        margin-right: 6px;
    }
}
/* This is for the image grid Pinterest grid along the top part of the article underneath the hero image*/
	.pinterest-grid {
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
  background: #fefefe;
}

.pinterest-grid .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #444;
}

.pinterest-grid .grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));/* increases image size*/
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pinterest-grid .grid-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.pinterest-grid .grid-item img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pinterest-grid .grid-item img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.pinterest-grid .caption {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #333;
}
	
	/*This is the style block on the solar wind chime decor ideas. Provides blocks for the different styles of solar wind chimes*/

	
.solar-style-block-theme {
  background-color: #fcfcfc;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  border-left: 5px solid #ffd700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Mobile-first typography */
.solar-style-block-theme h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.solar-style-block-theme p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.solar-style-points {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.solar-style-points li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  list-style-type: none;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
	.origin-story-theme {
  background-color: #fff8e1; /* warm yellow */
  border-left-color: #f9a825; /* golden trim */
}

.origin-story-theme h3 {
  color: #6d4c41; /* warm brown */
}

/* Extend the solar-style-block-theme with a STEAM-specific background for the diy projects article */
.solar-style-block-theme.steam-learning {
  background-color: #eaf6fb; /* soft blue for educational clarity */
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
/* Extend solar theme with a soothing tone for grief therapy blocks */
.solar-style-block-theme.grief-therapy {
  background-color: #fbeff2; /* soft rose/pink hue for emotional support */
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
/* Extend solar theme with a calming tone for sensory therapy content */
.solar-style-block-theme.sensory-therapy {
  background-color: #eef3fc; /* soft lavender-blue for sensory calm */
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
/* Responsive enhancements for tablets and up */
@media (min-width: 400px) {
  .solar-style-block-theme {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .solar-style-block-theme h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Desktop enhancements */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .solar-style-block-theme {
    padding: 2rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .solar-style-block-theme h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}
/* this is the summary section at the bottom of each article section starting at gifts article */
.section-summary {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #f4fff6 0%,   /* soft mint-white */
    #e9f7ee 50%,  /* gentle eucalyptus */
    #f6fff9 100%  /* airy garden white-green */
  );
  border-left: 4px solid #2e8b57; /* your signature garden green */
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  max-width: 825px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 1.5rem auto;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  animation: fadeInSummary 0.6s ease-out;
}

.section-summary p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1f332d; /* deep garden green-gray for readability */
  font-weight: 500;
}

.section-summary strong {
  color: #2e8b57; /* signature green accent */
}

/* MOBILE-FIRST OPTIMIZATION */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section-summary {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin: 2rem 0 1rem 0;
  }
  
  .section-summary p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
}

/* SMOOTH FADE-IN ANIMATION */
@keyframes fadeInSummary {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
	



/* Code for the affiliate blocks are the ones that show products that had stacked on top of each other in the metal windchimes page */

.affiliate-picks {
  background-color: #DDEBE3;
  border-left: 5px solid #88b37f;
  padding: .6rem 1rem; /* Reduced vertical padding */
  margin: 0.9rem 0; /* Less vertical space between boxes */
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
.affiliate-grid-tight .affiliate-picks {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}
.affiliate-grid-tight .affiliate-picks:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.affiliate-picks h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #3e5e44;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.affiliate-picks p {
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.affiliate-picks ul {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.affiliate-picks li {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #2d3e2d;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.affiliate-picks a {
  color: #2e7d32; /* calming green */
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration:  underline;
	 text-decoration-thickness: 2px; /* thicker underline */
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
	text-decoration-color: #cc5a00; /* matches the link color */
}

.affiliate-picks a:hover {
  color: #1b5e20;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #66bb6a; /* lighter green underline on hover */
  text-decoration: underline;
  background-color: #f1f8e9; /* light green background hover effect */
  padding: 2px 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .affiliate-picks {
    padding: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .affiliate-picks h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .affiliate-picks p,
  .affiliate-picks li {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
}
/* this is the affiliate box that is below the content and is in a block form with a yellow background */

		.below-content-affiliate-box {
    background: #fff5e6; /* Light beige background */
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 1px 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 15px;
    max-width: 550px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.below-affiliate-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #FF9900;
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.below-affiliate-btn:hover {
    background: #e68a00;
}
/* Floating CTA Button - Desktop */
#floating-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.buy-btn-sticky {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #FF9900;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0px 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Button Hover Effect */
.buy-btn-sticky:hover {
  background-color: #e68a00;
}

/* Floating CTA Button - Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #floating-cta {
    bottom: 60px; /* Moves up slightly to avoid overlapping with "Back to Top" */
    right: 10px;
  }
  
  .buy-btn-sticky {
    font-size: 0.9rem; /* Smaller font */
    padding: 10px 15px; /* Smaller padding */
  }
}

/* Close Button for CTA */
#cta-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #back-to-top {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 70px; /* Adjust position so it doesn't overlap the CTA */
  }
}
	
	
	/*this is the Amazon affiliate box inside of an article buy button */
.affiliate-box {
    background: #fff5e6; /* Light beige background */
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 20px auto;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    max-width: 450px;
}

.affiliate-box p {
    margin: 10px 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.affiliate-box a.buy-btn {
    display: block;
    width: 80%;
    margin: 10px auto;
    background-color: #FF9900;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.affiliate-box a.buy-btn:hover {
    background-color: #e68a00;
}

/* Jump Menu Styling */
.jump-menu {
    background: #f8f8f8;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
}

.jump-menu p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #333;
}

/* Simple List */
.jump-menu ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.jump-menu ul li {
    display: inline;
}

/* Jump Menu Links */
.jump-menu ul li a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #2e8b57;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    padding: 5px 8px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.jump-menu ul li a:hover {
    color: #ff8c00;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Mobile-Friendly Adjustments */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .jump-menu ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 5px;
    }

    /* Add underline separators on mobile */
    .jump-menu ul li {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        padding-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .jump-menu ul li:not(:last-child)::after {
        content: "";
        display: block;
        width: 80%;
        height: 1px;
        background-color: #ddd;
        margin: 5px auto;
    }
}
 /* for box that holds internal links to article pages in a cluster */
.internal-link-box {
  background-color: #eef5f0; /* 🌿 Soft green/gray garden-like tone */
  border-left: 4px solid #4c9e9e;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
}

.internal-link-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #2d5f5f;
}

.internal-link-intro {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.internal-bullet-tips {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.internal-bullet-tips li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #a8bfb2; /* 🌱 Slightly darker green separator */
}
.internal-bullet-container {
  background-color: #e1eee6; /*  Subtle green contrast */
  border: 1px solid #b6ccc0; /* Slightly deeper green-gray border */
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 400px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

/* Optional: Remove the bottom border from the last item */
.internal-bullet-tips li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* 📱 Small Phones */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .internal-link-box {
    padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
    border-left-width: 3px;
  }

  .internal-link-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .internal-link-intro {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .internal-bullet-tips li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }
}

/* Tablet */
@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .internal-link-box {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .internal-link-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .internal-bullet-tips li {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}

/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .internal-link-box {
    padding: 2rem 2rem;
    max-width: 740px; /*  Slightly narrowed on large screens */
  }

  .internal-link-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .internal-link-intro {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .internal-bullet-tips li {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}
		
		.materials-list {
  background-color: #f0faf2;
  border-left: 4px solid #34a853;
  padding: 1em;
  margin-bottom: 1em;
}
/* styling for the expert quote section  */
.external-reference {
    background-color: #fdf7e3; /* Soft pastel yellow background */
    border-left: 5px solid #E4C56A; /* Muted gold border */
    padding: 14px;
    margin: 15px 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #444; /* Slightly darker text for contrast */
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.external-reference a {
    color: #A88A3A; /* Warm golden-brown for links */
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.external-reference a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
    color: #8c7530; /* Darker hover color for better visibility */
}

/* Mobile-first: Adjust for smaller screens */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .external-reference {
        padding: 12px; /* Reduce padding for smaller screens */
        font-size: 16px; /* Smaller text for better readability */
    }
}

/* Further optimize for very small screens */
@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .external-reference {
        padding: 10px;
        font-size: 16px;
        border-left-width: 4px; /* Make the border slightly thinner */
    }
}
	/* directory styles */
.directory-item {
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  background-color: #fff;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #d0d0d0; /* Clear, visible divider */
}

/* Remove border from last item to avoid double spacing */
.directory-item:last-of-type {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Typography and link styling */
.directory-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: #2e5a32;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.directory-item h4 a {
  color: #2e5a32;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.directory-item h4 a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.directory-item p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Tablet and up */
@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .directory-item {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .directory-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .directory-item p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .directory-item {
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #bcbcbc; /* Slightly darker for visibility */
  }

  .directory-item:hover {
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
  }

  .directory-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .directory-item p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}
	 /* creates a divider line between each h4 */	
	.directory-item h4 {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #2e5a32;
}

.directory-item h4 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.directory-item h4 a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.directory-item p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #444;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;
}

.directory-item p:last-of-type {
  border-bottom: none; /* Clean ending for last item in the block */
}	
		
		
	/* styling for the category pages topics section  */

/* Top Picks Section */
.top-picks {
  padding: 2rem;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  text-align: center;
}

.top-picks h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.top-picks p {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #555;
}

/* Product Grid */
.product-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Product Block */
.product-block {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.image-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.image-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.image-container img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.product-block h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.product-block p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.buy-btn {
  display: block; /* Makes it a block element to allow full width adjustments */
  background-color: #FF9900;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; /* Increased padding for a larger button */
  border-radius: 6px; /* Slightly rounded corners */
  font-size: 1.1rem; /* Increased font size for better visibility */
  text-align: center; /* Centers text inside the button */
  font-weight: bold; /* Makes the text stand out */
  margin: 1rem auto; /* Centers the button horizontally */
  width: 80%; /* Ensures the button is wider but not full width */
  max-width: 250px; /* Prevents it from becoming too large on wider screens */
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.buy-btn:hover {
  background-color: #e68a00;
  transform: scale(1.05); /* Slight hover effect to make it more engaging */
}

/*  Table Styling for Pros & Cons */
.pros-cons-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin-top: 10px;
    table-layout: fixed; /* Prevents content overflow */
    word-wrap: break-word; /* Ensures text wrapping */
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/*  Table Headers */
.pros-cons-table th, .pros-cons-table td {
    padding: 12px;
    text-align: left;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    vertical-align: top;
    word-wrap: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.pros-cons-table th {
    background: #2c3e50; /* Dark blue-gray header */
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/*  Pros Column Styling */
.pros {
    background: #e8f5e9 !important; /* Light green background */
}

/*  Cons Column Styling */
.cons {
    background: #ffebee !important; /* Light red background */
}

/*  Bullet List Formatting */
.pros-cons-table ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

/*  Bullet Point Item with Separator */
.pros-cons-table li {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 8px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #999; /* Thin gray separator line */
}

/* Remove border from last item in each list */
.pros-cons-table li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/*  Slightly Darker Hover Effect for Pros & Cons */
.pros-cons-table .pros li:hover {
    background-color: #d9edcc; /* Slightly darker green */
    font-weight: 500; /* Slight emphasis */
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, font-weight 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.pros-cons-table .cons li:hover {
    background-color: #ffdddd; /* Slightly darker soft red */
    font-weight: 500; /* Slight emphasis */
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, font-weight 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

/*  Mobile-Friendly Adjustments */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .pros-cons-table {
        display: block;
        overflow-x: auto;
        white-space: normal;
    }

    .pros-cons-table th, .pros-cons-table td {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 8px;
        word-wrap: break-word;
        overflow-wrap: break-word;
    }
}

/*  Full Stacking & Proper Text Wrapping for Small Screens */
@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .pros-cons-table thead {
        display: none; /* Hide table headers for small screens */
    }

    .pros-cons-table, .pros-cons-table tbody, .pros-cons-table tr {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .pros-cons-table tr {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #999;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .pros-cons-table td {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 10px;
        border: none;
        word-wrap: break-word;
        overflow-wrap: break-word;
    }

    /*  Adds Bold Title for Each Row on Mobile */
    .pros-cons-table td::before {
        content: attr(data-label);
        font-weight: bold;
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
    }
}



/* Modular Checklist/Quiz Block Styling No one Java type of a quiz used first on front porch wind chimes*/
.checklist-quiz-block {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #eef5ec, #f9fdf7);
  border-left: 6px solid #7ba86e;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 40px 0;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.checklist-quiz-block h3 {
  color: #4b6b48;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.checklist-quiz-block p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.styled-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
}

.styled-checklist li {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #d9e3d1;
  border-left: 4px solid #7ba86e;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #2f3e2f;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.styled-checklist li:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background-color: #f0f7ef;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.styled-checklist li strong {
  color: #445e3b;
}
/* Mobile-First Responsive Scaling */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .checklist-quiz-block {
    padding: 18px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .checklist-quiz-block h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .styled-checklist li {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #d2d8cd;  /*  Subtle separator */
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .styled-checklist li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;  /* No border under last item */
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .styled-checklist li strong {
    display: inline-block;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #7ba86e;  /*  Underline for label */
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: #445e3b;
  }
}
	
/*split content large section divider */
  	
	.enhanced-gradient-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 40px;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
}

.enhanced-gradient-divider svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
/*split content small divider */
.gradient-divider {
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right,  #edf7ed,#2e8b57, #edf7ed);
  margin: 2rem auto;
  width: 80%; /* Adjust width */
}
/* Hero Section */
/* Hero Section Styles */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)
    ),
    url('/images/hero-image.jpeg') no-repeat center center/cover;
  background-attachment: fixed; /* Keeps the background in place */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  filter: brightness(1.0) contrast(1.2);
  overflow: hidden; /* Prevents content overflow within the hero section */
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Subtle white overlay */
  z-index: 1; /* Below text but above the background image */
}

/* Hero Image (Optional, not required with background set above) */
.hero-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; /* Ensures the image covers the entire hero section */
  z-index: 0; /* Keeps the image behind the text */
}

/* Hero Text and Overlay */
.hero-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 2; /* Above overlay */
  animation: slideDown 1.5s ease-out; /* Text animation */
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); /* Text shadow for readability */
}

.hero-overlay {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Semi-transparent black */
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px; /* Rounded corners */
  display: inline-block; /* Box fits the text content */
}

.hero-overlay h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-overlay p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: white; /* Ensure text contrast */
}
/* Responsive adjustments for mobile screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-overlay h1 {
        font-size: .8rem; /* Smaller for mobile */
        max-width: 95%;
    }

    .hero-overlay p {
        font-size: 0.9rem; /* Reduce paragraph further */
        max-width: 90%;
    }

    .hero-overlay a.cta-btn {
        font-size: 1rem; /* Ensure buttons are readable but not oversized */
        padding: 10px 15px;
    }
}

/* Smallest screens (phones) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-overlay h1 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        max-width: 95%;
    }

    .hero-overlay p {
        font-size: .9rem;
        max-width: 95%;
    }

    .hero-overlay a.cta-btn {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }
}
/* Buttons within Hero */
.hero-text a {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: #2e8b57; /* Green button */
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-text a:hover {
  background-color: #ff9800; /* Orange on hover */
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes slideDown {
  from {
    transform: translate(-50%, -60%);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
/* General Section Styling */
section {
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/*control size and styling for the H3 headers */
h1 {
  font-size: 2.0rem; /* Larger size for main heading */
  color: #2e8b57; /* Same green color for consistency */
  font-weight: bold; /* Bold for prominence */
  text-align: center; /* Center align for a strong impact */
  margin: 1rem 0; /* Space above and below */
}

h2 {
  font-size: 1.9rem; /* Between h1 and h3 */
  color: #2e8b57; /* Consistent color */
  font-weight: bold; /* Emphasize the heading */
  text-align: center; /* Align to center for hierarchy */
  margin: 0.75rem 0; /* Slightly more space than h3 */
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem; /* Slightly smaller than h2 */
  color: #2e8b57; /* Green color */
  font-weight: bold; /* Make it bold for emphasis */
  text-align: center; /* Align text to the center */
  margin: 0.5rem 0; /* Add spacing above and below */
	clear: both; /* Ensures the heading does not get pushed by floated elements */
    margin-top: 40px !important; /* Adds space if needed */
}
h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem; /* Slightly smaller than h2 */
  color: #2e8b57; /* Green color */
  font-weight: bold; /* Make it bold for emphasis */
  text-align: center; /* Align text to the center */
  margin: 0.5rem 0; /* Add spacing above and below */
	clear: both; /* Ensures the heading does not get pushed by floated elements */
    margin-top: 40px !important; /* Adds space if needed */
}
/* General Styles for H2 and Paragraphs */
section h2 {
   margin-bottom: 0.5rem; /* Reduce spacing below the H2 */
  font-size: 2rem; /* Adjust heading size for readability */
  color: #2e8b57; /* Consistent color for all headings */
}

section p {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; /* Consistent spacing between paragraphs */
  line-height: 1.6; /* Improve readability */
  color: #333; /* Neutral text color */
}

/* Optional: Specific Section Tweaks */

.seo-content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem; /* Match spacing for these specific sections */
}


.seo-content p {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center; /* Centers items horizontally */
  gap: 2rem; /* Adds spacing between blocks */
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allows blocks to wrap to the next row */
  max-width: 1200px;/* Optional: Sets a maximum width for the container */

  margin: 0 auto;/* Centers the container itself */
 }

img {
  display: block !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}
/* Base Styles for Content with Image Floating to the Right */
/* Right-Floated Image */



/* Default Right-Floated Image */
.content-with-image-right img {
  float: right; /* Ensures image stays on the right */
  width: auto; /* Allows flexible resizing */
  max-width: 55% !important; /* Default size but forced */
  height: auto; /* Maintains aspect ratio */
  margin: 0 0 1rem 1.5rem; /* Space between image & text */
  border-radius: 8px; /* Optional rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow */
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* Paragraph Styling */
.content-with-image-right p {
  text-align: justify; /* Neatly aligns the text */
  line-height: 1.6; /* Improves readability */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Proper clearfix to prevent float issues */
.content-with-image-right::after {
  content: "";
  display: table;
  clear: both;
}

/* Responsive Design */

/* 1. Small Phones: Max Width 480px */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .content-with-image-right {
    text-align: center; /* Centers text */
  }

  .content-with-image-right img {
    float: none; /* Removes floating on very small screens */
    display: block; /* Centers the image */
    margin: 1rem auto; /* Adds space around the image */
    max-width: 90%; /* Image scales to 90% of the container */
  }
}

/* 2. Small Tablets: Max Width 600px */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .content-with-image-right img {
    float: none;
    display: block;
    margin: 1rem auto;
    max-width: 90%;
  }
}

/* 3. Tablets: Max Width 768px */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .content-with-image-right {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .content-with-image-right img {
    float: none; /* Removes floating on tablets */
    display: block; /* Centers the image */
    margin: 1rem auto;
    max-width: 85%; /* Larger image for tablets */
  }
}

/* 4. Larger Desktops: Min Width 1200px */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .content-with-image-right img {
    max-width: 35%; /* Slightly larger image for wider screens */
    margin: 0 0 1rem 1.5rem; /* Adjust spacing */
  }
}
/* image wrap for articles on left */
/* Base Styles for All Screens */
.content-with-image-left img {
  float: left; /* Floats the image to the left */
  max-width: 40%; /* Restricts image width to 40% of the container */
  height: auto; /* Maintains aspect ratio */
  margin: 0 1rem 1rem 0; /* Adds spacing between the image and text */
  border-radius: 8px; /* Rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow for depth */
}

.content-with-image-left p {
  line-height: 1.6; /* Improves readability */
  text-align: justify; /* Aligns text neatly */
}

.content-with-image-left:after {
  content: ""; /* Clears the float to prevent layout issues */
  display: table;
  clear: both;
}

/* Responsive Styles (Mobile-First) */

/* Small Screens (Default) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .content-with-image-left img {
    float: none; /* Removes float */
    display: block; /* Centers the image as a block element */
    margin: 0 auto 1rem; /* Centers the image with spacing */
    max-width: 100%; /* Ensures the image fits within the container */
  }
}

/* Medium Screens (Tablets) */
@media (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 768px) {
  .content-with-image-left img {
    max-width: 50%; /* Slightly larger image for medium screens */
    margin: 0 0.75rem 1rem 0; /* Adjust spacing */
  }
}

/* Large Screens (Laptops and Desktops) */
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1200px) {
  .content-with-image-left img {
    max-width: 40%; /* Keeps the base size */
    margin: 0 1rem 1rem 0; /* Maintains spacing */
  }
}

/* Extra-Large Screens (Widescreens) */
@media (min-width: 1201px) {
  .content-with-image-left img {
    max-width: 35%; /* Slightly smaller image to balance text */
    margin: 0 1.25rem 1rem 0; /* Adjust spacing for balance */
  }
}

/* Base Styles (Mobile-First) */

/*  Image Centering for Articles */
/*  Base layout: Center image or picture inside container */
/*  Base Styles � Mobile First (=480px) */
.centered-image {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 1.5em auto;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
}

.centered-image figure {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.centered-image picture {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.centered-image picture img {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border: 2px solid #ddd;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.centered-image figcaption {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #444;
  margin-top: 0.5em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Tablet Optimization */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .centered-image {
    width: 95%;
  }

  .centered-image picture {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .centered-image picture img {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Mobile Optimization */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .centered-image {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .centered-image picture {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .centered-image picture img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
  }
}
/* This is for the new centre image that has the picture element in it and the fig caption */

	.centered-image-picture figure {
  float: none;
}

.centered-image-picture picture img {
  float: none;
}
.centered-image-picture {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 2em auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.centered-image-picture figure {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.centered-image-picture picture {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.centered-image-picture picture img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px solid #ddd;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.centered-image-picture figcaption {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #333;

  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 95%;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

/*  General fix for small screens (480px and below) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .centered-image-picture {
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .centered-image-picture picture img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .centered-image-picture figcaption {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
  }
}

/*  Optional fine-tuning for 390px screens (like iPhone 12) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .centered-image-picture {
    padding: 0 0.0rem;
  }

  .centered-image-picture picture img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .centered-image-picture figcaption {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}
.centered-image-picture img {
  float: none !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin: 1rem auto !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
}

/*  accordion for article sub topics used on glass windchimes */
.accordion-block-group {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
  padding: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.glass-chime-accordion {
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.glass-chime-accordion summary {
  font-weight: bold;
  background: #f2f2f2;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.1em;
}
.glass-chime-accordion[open] summary {
  background: #e6f7ff;
}
.glass-chime-accordion[open] p,
.glass-chime-accordion[open] ul {
  background: #f0fff4;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  margin: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #cce5cc;
}
.glass-chime-accordion[open] {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 128, 0, 0.1);
}

.accordion-line-divider {
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0eaff, #e6ffe6);
  margin: 12px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .accordion-block-group {
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .glass-chime-accordion summary {
    font-size: 1em;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .glass-chime-accordion[open] p,
  .glass-chime-accordion[open] ul {
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }
}
	.glass-chime-accordion ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.glass-chime-accordion ul li {
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #e0f0e0; /* Light green-gray line */
}

.glass-chime-accordion ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none; /* No line after last bullet */
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .glass-chime-accordion .solar-style-block-theme {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .glass-chime-accordion .solar-style-block-theme strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}



/* accordian inside the acordian styling on th quiet windchimes page */
/* MINI ACCORDION SPACING � TIGHT COMPACT LAYOUT */
.quiet-mini-accordion {
  margin: 0 0 6px 0; 
  padding: 4px 0; 
}

.quiet-mini-accordion summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.quiet-mini-accordion p {
  margin: 6px 0 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Styles specific to the About Us page */
/* General Page Styling */
		
/* Table Styling */
.garden-decor-table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.garden-decor-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
}

.garden-decor-table th, .garden-decor-table td {
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    padding: 10px;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Mobile Optimization */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .garden-decor-table, .garden-decor-table thead, .garden-decor-table tbody, .garden-decor-table th, .garden-decor-table td, .garden-decor-table tr {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .garden-decor-table thead tr {
        display: none; /* Hide table headers on mobile */
    }

    .garden-decor-table tr {
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        border: 1px solid #ddd;
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .garden-decor-table td {
        position: relative;
        padding-left: 50%;
        text-align: right;
    }

    .garden-decor-table td::before {
        content: attr(data-label);
        position: absolute;
        left: 10px;
        width: 45%;
        text-align: left;
        font-weight: bold;
    }
}




/* informational tables that enhance articles set for mobile first also*/
.garden-decor-table-wrapper {
  margin: 2rem auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto; /* Horizontal scrolling for smaller screens */
}

.garden-decor-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow for depth */
}

.garden-decor-table caption {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #2e8b57; /* Garden green */
  font-weight: bold;
}

.garden-decor-table thead th {
  background-color: #a8d5a2; /* Lightened green header */
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #8bb48a; /* Slightly darker green border */
}

.garden-decor-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: #f9f9f9; /* Light gray for alternating rows */
}

.garden-decor-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) {
  background-color: #edf7ed; /* Subtle mint green for contrast */
}

.garden-decor-table tbody td {
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
}

.garden-decor-table tbody td:first-child {
  font-weight: bold; /* Highlight decor elements */
}

.garden-decor-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: #dfeee5; /* Slight highlight on hover */
}

/* Media Query: Small Desktops and Large Tablets */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .garden-decor-table {
    font-size: 0.95rem; /* Slightly smaller font */
  }

  .garden-decor-table caption {
    font-size: 1.1rem; /* Adjust caption size */
  }
}

/* Media Query: Tablets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .garden-decor-table {
    font-size: .9rem; /* Reduce font size for better fit */
  }

  .garden-decor-table caption {
    font-size: 1rem; /* Smaller caption text */
  }

  .garden-decor-table thead th {
    padding: 0.6rem; /* Reduce padding in header cells */
  }

  .garden-decor-table tbody td {
    padding: 0.6rem; /* Reduce padding in data cells */
  }
}

/* Media Query: Small Tablets and Smartphones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .garden-decor-table {
    font-size: 1.1rem; /* Further reduce font size */
  }

  .garden-decor-table caption {
    font-size: 1.0rem; /* Smaller caption for small screens */
  }

  .garden-decor-table thead th {
    padding: 0.5rem; /* Tighter padding for header cells */
  }

  .garden-decor-table tbody td {
    padding: 0.5rem; /* Tighter padding for data cells */
  }
}

/* Media Query: Extra Small Screens (e.g., older phones) */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .garden-decor-table {
    font-size: 0.8rem; /* Reduce font size to fit smaller screens */
  }

  .garden-decor-table caption {
    font-size: 0.85rem; /* Adjust caption size */
  }

  .garden-decor-table thead th {
    font-size: 0.85rem; /* Adjust header font size */
    padding: 0.4rem; /* Smaller padding */
  }

  .garden-decor-table tbody td {
    padding: 0.4rem; /* Compact padding for data cells */
  }
}




/* Individual Block Styling */
.block {
  flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 2rem); /* Three blocks in a row with spacing */
  max-width: 300px; /* Ensures blocks don’t grow too wide */
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: left; /* Aligns text inside the block */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

}
.block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.block img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.block h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.block p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.block a {
  color: #2e8b57;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.block a:hover {
  color: #ff9800;
}

/* categories main page links */

/* Basic Section Styling */
.scrollable-categories {
  padding: 2rem;
  background-color: #edf7ed;
  text-align: center;
}

.scrollable-categories h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.scrollable-categories img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
/* Scrollable Section Styling */
.scrollable-section {
  display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allow wrapping */
  gap: 0.5rem; /* Space between items */
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  justify-content: center; /* Centers items horizontally */
}

.scrollable-section::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 8px;
}

.scrollable-section::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #2e8b57;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.scrollable-section::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f4f4f4;
}

/* Category Item Styling */
.category-item {
 flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 0.5rem); /* Three items per row */
  max-width: 300px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.category-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.category-item img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.category-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.category-item p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.category-item a {
  color: #2e8b57;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.category-item a:hover {
  color: #ff9800;
}

/* Responsive Design */

/* Medium screens: Two items per row */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .category-item {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 0.5rem); /* Two items per row */
    max-width: 400px; /* Adjust maximum width */
  }
}
@media (max-width: 810px) {
  .category-item {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 0.5rem); /* Two items per row */
    max-width: 100%; /* Allow full width */
  }
}

/* Small screens: Stack vertically */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .category-item {
    flex: 1 1 100%; /* One item per row */
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .category-item {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 1rem); /* Two items per row */
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .category-item {
    flex: 1 1 100%; /* Full width */
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0.5rem;
  }
}

	
	/* This is a that you need section at the very bottom of the best lightweight no drill windchimes article allows a small little block with the bullet points and then it also has it so that it stylized is the many little sentence paragraph */
.tools-needed {
  background-color: #f6f6f6; /* light grey */
  border-left: 4px solid #4CAF50; /* green trim */
  padding: 1em 1.25em;
  margin: 2em auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
  max-width: 850px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.tools-needed p {
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  text-align: center;
}

.tools-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.tools-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  text-align: left;
}
	
	.tools-note {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 1em;
}
.tools-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  text-align: left;
  padding-bottom: 0.5em;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #ddd; /* fine separator line */
}

.tools-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none; /* remove line after last item */
}

/* This is on the DIY article page it coincides and sets for the material section underneath the tool section. It is the DIY wind chime projects page */

.materials-list {
  background-color: #eef6fb; /* soft blue */
  border-left: 4px solid #2196F3; /* blue trim */
  padding: 1em 1.25em;
  margin: 2em auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
  max-width: 600px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.materials-list p {
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  text-align: center;
}

.materials-list ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.materials-list li {
   margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  text-align: left;
  padding-bottom: 0.5em;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #c8ddeb; /* subtle soft blue-gray divider */
}
.materials-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.materials-note {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 1em;
}

/* end categories main page links */

 
.gardening-trends .container > * {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
/* gardening trends this is where the first article is */
.gardening-trends .container {
  max-width: 1100px; /* Limit width for readability */
   margin: -2rem auto 0 auto; /* 2rem top, auto left/right, 0 bottom */
  padding: 1rem; /* Add padding for spacing */
  text-align: left; /* Align text to the left */
  line-height: 1.8; /* Improve line spacing */
  font-size: 1.2rem; /* Adjust font size for better readability */
  background-color: #f9f9f9; /* Optional: Add a light background for contrast */
  border-radius: 10px; /* Optional: Add rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Optional: Subtle shadow for aesthetics */
}
.gardening-trends h2 {
  font-size: 2.0rem; /* Larger heading size */
  color: #2e8b57; /* Match the green theme */
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem; /* Reduce spacing below the H2 */
  text-align: center; /* Center the title */
	 
}
.gardening-trends h3 {
  font-size: 1.7rem; /* Larger heading size */
  color: #2e8b57; /* Match the green theme */
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem; /* Reduce spacing below the H2 */
  text-align: center; /* Center the title */
	 
}
.gardening-trends h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem; /* Larger heading size */
  color: #2e8b57; /* Match the green theme */
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem; /* Reduce spacing below the H2 */
  text-align: center; /* Center the title */
	 
}
.gardening-trends p {
  color: #555; /* Softer text color for readability */
  margin-bottom: 1rem; /* Space between paragraphs */
}
/* gardening trends end */

.scrollable-callouts {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem; /* Adjust padding if needed */
}


.scrollable-callouts h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem; /* Tighten space below the heading */
  text-align: center;
}
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Adjust callout-carousel container */
.callout-carousel {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center; /* Center-align items */
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allow items to wrap */
  gap: 1rem; /* Small gap between items */
  padding: 0; /* Remove extra padding */
  margin: 0 auto; /* Center the container */
  max-width: 1200px; /* Limit the width of the container */
  width: 100%; /* Ensure it scales with the viewport */
}

/* Individual callout styles */
.callout {
  flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 1rem); /* Three items per row */
  max-width: 300px; /* Prevent blocks from growing too wide */
  padding: 1rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.callout-carousel {
    gap: 0; /* No gap */
}

.callout a:hover {
  background-color: #ff9800;
}

.callout img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto; /* Center image */
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.callout h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.callout p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-align: justify; /* Align text for readability */
}

.callout a {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background-color: #2e8b57;
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}


/* Hover effect for callouts */

.callout:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

}
.callout:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px); /* Lift effect on hover */
}

/* Adjustments for smaller screens */
/* For smaller screens */
/* Responsive design for smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .callout-carousel {
    flex-direction: column; /* Stack items vertically */
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .callout {
    flex: 1 1 100%; /* Full width for smaller screens */
    max-width: 100%; /* Allow the callout to span the container */
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .callout-carousel {
    max-width: 960px; /* Limit width for very wide screens */
  }
}

.callout {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 255, 0.1); /* Light blue */
}
.callout-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #2e8b57;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.callout-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f4f4f4;
}

.callout a {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.3rem; /* Reduce space above the button/link */
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: #2e8b57;
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.callout a:hover {
  background: #ff9800; /* Add hover effect for buttons */
}

/* Optional: Remove extra spacing for smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .callout-carousel {
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allow blocks to stack */
    gap: 0.8rem; /* Slightly increase space for readability */
  }
}



/* top products pics */
.top-picks {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  background-color: #edf7ed; /* Subtle green for a garden feel */
}

.top-picks h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #2e8b57; /* Garden-inspired green */
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.top-picks p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.product-list {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.product {
  flex: 1 1 calc(30% - 1rem); /* Responsive layout */
  max-width: 300px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.product:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.product-image {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.product-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.product-price {
  color: #555;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}


/* Buy Button Updated Styles */
/* Top Picks Buy Button Styles */
.top-picks-btn {
  background: #ff9800; /* Orange background */
  color: white !important; /* Forces text color to white */
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; /* Spacing for the button */
  border: none; /* No border for a clean look */
  border-radius: 5px; /* Rounded corners */
  text-align: center; /* Centers text inside the button */
  text-decoration: none; /* Removes underline */
  font-weight: bold; /* Makes text bold */
  display: inline-block; /* Ensures proper centering of the button itself */
  transition: all 0.3s ease; /* Smooth transition for hover effects */
  cursor: pointer; /* Pointer cursor on hover */
}

.top-picks-btn:hover {
  background: #e68900; /* Darker orange for hover */
  transform: translateY(-2px); /* Slightly raised hover effect */
  box-shadow: 0px 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Adds a shadow effect */
}

.top-picks-btn:active {
  background: #cc7700; /* Darker orange for active state */
  transform: translateY(0); /* Reset hover effect */
  box-shadow: 0px 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Reduced shadow */
}

/* Centering Buttons in the Top Picks Section */
.container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center; /* Center aligns the content horizontally */
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allows wrapping of items if needed */
  gap: 1.5rem; /* Adds space between the blocks */
}

.block {
  flex: 1 1 calc(30% - 1rem); /* Responsive sizing for each product */
  max-width: 300px;
  text-align: center; /* Ensures text inside the blocks is centered */
}
/* end top products pics */

/* static callouts */
.static-callouts {
  padding: 2rem;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  text-align: center;
}

.static-callouts h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
}

.callouts-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}



.read-more-btn {
  color: #2e8b57;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
  color: #ff9800;
}
/* Categories */
.categories {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f9f5eb, #edf7ed);/* Replace with your chosen color */
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 10px; /* Optional: Rounded corners for a softer look */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Optional: Adds depth */
}

.category-list {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.category {
  flex: 1 1 calc(30% - 1rem);
  max-width: 300px;
  background: #edf7ed;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.category img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.category:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.category h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.category a {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: none;
}
/* did you know section articles */
.callout-know {
  background-color: rgba(46, 139, 87, 0.1); /* Subtle green background with transparency */
  border-left: 5px solid #2e8b57; /* Bold green accent on the left */
  padding: 1.5rem; /* Add inner spacing */
  margin: 2rem auto; /* Center it within the article with some spacing */
  max-width: 850px; /* Restrict the width for readability */
  border-radius: 10px; /* Smooth, rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Soft shadow for depth */
  font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; /* Ensure a clean, readable font */
  text-align: left; /* Align text to the left */
  line-height: 1.6; /* Improve readability */
  color: #333; /* Neutral text color */
}

.callout-know p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem; /* Adds bottom spacing between paragraphs */
  color: #2e8b57;    /* Theme-friendly text color */
  font-size: 1.2rem;   /* Standard readable text size */
  line-height: 1.6;  /* Improves paragraph readability */
}

.callout-know strong {
  color: #2e8b57; /* Emphasized text matches the green theme */
  font-weight: bold; /* Make strong text stand out */
}
.callout-know ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
}

.callout-know li {
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #555; /* Dark grey divider line */
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.callout-know li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none; /* Removes line from last bullet */
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.callout-know:hover {
  background-color: rgba(46, 139, 87, 0.2); /* Slightly darker on hover for interactivity */
  transform: translateY(-3px); /* Small lift effect */
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease; /* Smooth transitions */
}



/* Blog Posts before */
.blog-posts::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 50px;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: #2e8b57;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}
/* Blog Posts */
.blog-posts {
  background-color: #edf7ed; /* Muted green background */
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-list {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-post {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1rem;
  max-width: 300px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-post:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.blog-post img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 5px;
	margin: 0 auto; /* Ensures items are centered */
}

.blog-post h3 a {
  color: #2e8b57;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-post h3 a:hover {
  color: #ff9800;
}

.blog-post p {
  color: #555;
}

/* Blog Posts buttons */
.read-more-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background-color: #2e8b57; /* Green background */
  color: #ffffff !important; /* White text with higher priority */
  font-weight: bold;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
  background-color: #ff9800; /* Orange background on hover */
  color: #ffffff !important; /* White text on hover */
}
/* Blog Posts carousel */
.blog-carousel {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.blog-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 8px;
}

.blog-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background-color: #2e8b57;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.blog-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background-color: #f4f4f4;
}

.featured-content .block {
  flex: 0 0 300px; /* Each block occupies 300px */
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
/* seo content structure  */
.seo-content {
  max-width: 800px; /* Restricts the width for better readability */
  margin: 2rem auto; /* Centers the section and adds vertical spacing */
  padding: 1.5rem; /* Adds padding for inner spacing */
  background-color: #f9f9f9; /* Light background for contrast */
  border-radius: 8px; /* Adds rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow for depth */
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif; /* Ensures readable font */
}

.seo-content h2 {
  color: #2e8b57; /* Garden-inspired green */
  font-size: 1.8rem; /* Slightly larger font for headings */
  margin-bottom: 1rem; /* Spacing below headings */
  text-align: center; /* Centers the headings */
}

.seo-content p {
  font-size: 1rem; /* Comfortable font size */
  color: #555; /* Neutral text color */
  line-height: 1.6; /* Improves readability with proper spacing */
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; /* Adds spacing between paragraphs */
  text-align: justify; /* Ensures clean paragraph alignment */
}

.seo-content a {
  color: #2e8b57; /* Matches theme */
  text-decoration: none; /* Removes underline */
  font-weight: bold; /* Highlights links */
}

.seo-content a:hover {
  color: #ff9800; /* Changes link color on hover for interactivity */
}
.actionable-tips {
  list-style: disc; /* Keeps traditional bullet points */
  padding-left: 1.5rem; /* Adds space between the left edge and bullets */
  margin: 1rem auto; /* Centers the list within the content */
  max-width: 80%; /* Restricts the width for better readability */
}

.actionable-tips li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem; /* Adds space between list items */
  line-height: 1.6; /* Increases readability by spacing out lines */
}
.actionable-tips ul {
    margin-bottom: 20px; /* Ensures space before the next heading */
}
.callout {
  background-color: #edf7ed; /* Light garden-inspired green */
  border-left: 5px solid #2e8b57; /* Adds a bold green accent */
  padding: 1rem;
  margin: 1.5rem auto; /* Center the callout with some spacing */
  font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; /* Simple and readable font */
  max-width: 80%; /* Restrict the width for better readability */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Soft shadow for depth */
  border-radius: 8px; /* Rounded corners for a softer look */
}

.callout p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6; /* Spacing for better readability */
  color: #333; /* Slightly darker text for contrast */
}

.callout strong {
  color: #2e8b57; /* Highlights important text in garden green */
}
/*featured content */
.featured-content .block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.featured-content {
  padding: 2rem;
  background-color: #edf7ed; /* Optional: Background color for the section */
  text-align: center;
}

.featured-content h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
/* products ama */
.product {
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.product img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 5px;

}

/* Footer Buy Button Styles */
.footer-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background-color: #ff9800; /* Orange background */
  color: #fff; /* White text */
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-btn:hover {
  background-color: #e68a00; /* Darker orange on hover */
  transform: translateY(-2px); /* Slightly raised hover effect */
}

.footer-btn:active {
  background-color: #cc7700; /* Even darker orange on click */
  transform: translateY(0); /* Reset hover effect */
}

/* Top Picks Buy Button Styles */
.top-picks-btn {
  background: #ff9800; /* Orange background */
  color: white; /* White text */
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.top-picks-btn:hover {
  background: #e68900; /* Darker orange for hover */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0px 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Shadow effect */
}

.top-picks-btn:active {
  background: #cc7700; /* Darker orange for active */
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0px 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Slightly reduced shadow */
}

/* scrollable callouts */
.scrollable-callouts {
  padding: 2rem;
  background-color: #edf7ed;
  text-align: center;
}

.scrollable-callouts h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
}

.callout-carousel {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.callout-carousel .callout {
  flex: 0 0 300px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-align: left;
}

.callout-carousel .callout:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.callout-carousel .callout h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.callout-carousel .callout p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.callout-carousel .read-more-btn {
  color: #2e8b57;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.callout-carousel .read-more-btn:hover {
  color: #ff9800;
}
/* Newsletter */
.newsletter {
  padding: 2rem;
  background-color: #2e8b57;
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
}
.newsletter p {
    color: white;
  }
.newsletter form input[type="email"] {
  padding: 0.5rem;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.newsletter form button {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: #ff9800;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  color: white;
}
/* Footer picks Seasonal Favorites */
.footer-picks .product-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center; /* Center the blocks */
  gap: 2rem; /* Ensure spacing between items */
}
.footer-picks h2 {
  text-align: center; /* Center the heading */
  font-size: 2rem; /* Adjust size as needed */
  margin-bottom: 1rem; /* Add spacing below the heading */
  color: #2e8b57; /* Match the theme color */
}
.footer-picks {
  text-align: center; /* Centers all text within the section */
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px; /* Optional: Adjust spacing around the section */
}

.footer-picks p {
  max-width: 800px; /* Limits paragraph width for better readability */
  margin: 0 auto; /* Centers the paragraph horizontally */
  line-height: 1.6; /* Improves text readability */
}
/* Footer carousel  */
.callout-carousel {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allows wrapping on smaller screens */
  justify-content: center; /* Center-align items */
  gap: 1.5rem; /* Spacing between items */
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

/* FAQ section Base Styles (Mobile First) */

.faq-section {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  margin: 2rem auto;
  max-width: 900px;
  font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
  text-align: center;
}

/* FAQ Section Title */
.faq-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* FAQ Intro Text */
.faq-intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 1em;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* FAQ Container */
.faq-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* FAQ Item */
.faq-item {
  background-color: #f7fcf8;
  border: 1px solid #2e8b57;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 750px;
}

/* Hover Effect for FAQ Item */
.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* FAQ Question */
.faq-question {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #2e8b57;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Focus State for FAQ Question */
.faq-question:focus {
  outline: 2px solid #2e8b57;
}

/* FAQ Icon */
.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* FAQ Answer */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; /* Completely collapsed */
  overflow: hidden; /* Ensure no content is visible */
  padding: 0; /* Remove padding when collapsed */
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out, padding 0.3s ease-out; /* Animate both max-height and padding */
  will-change: max-height, padding; /* Hint for performance optimization */
  background-color: #f0f8ff; /* Light pastel blue for contrast */
  border-top: 1px solid #2e8b57; /* Ensure a border is visible */
}
.faq-item[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-answer {
  max-height: 1000px; /* Large enough to fit the content */
  padding: 1.5rem; /* Reintroduce padding when expanded */
}
/* FAQ Answer Paragraphs */
.faq-answer p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* FAQ Answer List */
.faq-answer ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

/* FAQ Answer List Items */
.faq-answer li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Custom Bullet for FAQ List Items */
.faq-answer li::before {
  content: "\2714";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #2e8b57;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* FAQ Answer List Item Hover */
.faq-answer li:hover {
  background-color: #eef9f0;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* FAQ Item Expanded State */
.faq-item[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-answer {
  max-height: 1000px; /* Large enough to fit most answers */
}

/* FAQ Item Expanded Icon Rotation */
.faq-item[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* FAQ Answer Borders */
.faq-answer ul li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #b0b0b0;
  padding-bottom: 0.5em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

.faq-answer ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none; /* Remove border for the last list item */
}

/* Tablet (min-width: 600px) */
@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 90%;
  }

  .faq-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .faq-question {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* Desktop (min-width: 1024px) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .faq-section {
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 3rem;
  }

  .faq-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
  }

  .faq-question {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .faq-container {
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Large Screens (min-width: 1440px) */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .faq-section {
    max-width: 1100px;
  }

  .faq-section h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }

  .faq-question {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}





/* Footer Styles */
.main-footer {
  background-color: black;
  color: white;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: left; /* Align content to the left */
  font-size: 14px;
  position: relative;


.main-footer .social-icons {
  margin: 10px 0;
}
/* Footer Menu - Remove lines between list items */
footer.main-footer .footer-menu ul > li {
  border-bottom: none !important; /* Force removal of any border */
  padding-bottom: 0 !important; /* Reset padding */
  margin-bottom: 0 !important; /* Reset margin */
}
.main-footer .social-icons a {
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.main-footer .social-icons a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}
/* Social Media Icons */
.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center; /* Center them in the footer */
  gap: 15px; /* Space between icons */
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.social-icons a {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.2em;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: #ddd;
}

/* Font Awesome Icons Specific */
.social-icons i {
  font-size: 1.5em; /* Size of icons */
}
/* Affiliate Disclosure */
.affiliate-disclosure {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  color: #bbb;
}

.affiliate-disclosure p {
  margin: 0;
}

.affiliate-disclosure a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.affiliate-disclosure a:hover {
  color: #ddd;
}
/* Navigation Links */
.nav-links {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 200px; /* Adjust the width for a smaller menu */
}

/* Footer Menu Toggle Button */
.footer-menu-toggle {
  display: none; /* Hidden by default, shown on smaller screens */
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: white;
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

/* Small Screen Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-menu {
    display: none; /* Hide menu by default on small screens */
  }

  .footer-menu.visible {
    display: block; /* Show menu when toggled */
  }

  .footer-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-block; /* Show toggle button on small screens */
  }

  .nav-links ul {
    text-align: left; /* Align menu items to the left */
    padding: 10px;
    background-color: #222; /* Optional: darker background for visibility */
  }

  .nav-links ul li {
    margin: 5px 0;
  }
}

.nav-links ul li {
  margin: 5px 0;
}

.nav-links ul li a {
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 12px; /* Smaller font size for the menu */
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links ul li a:hover {
  color: #f0c040; /* Subtle highlight on hover */
}


/* Dropdown Menu */
.nav-links .dropdown {
  position: relative; /* Ensure the dropdown menu is positioned relative to its parent */
}

.nav-links .dropdown-menu {
  display: none; /* Hide dropdown by default */
  position: absolute; /* Position the dropdown absolutely relative to the parent */
  top: 50%; /* Align the dropdown vertically to the center of the parent */
  left: 100%; /* Position the dropdown to the right of the parent */
  transform: translateY(-50%); /* Adjust to truly center it vertically */
  background-color: black;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #444;
  z-index: 10; /* Ensure the dropdown appears above other elements */
  min-width: 150px; /* Set a minimum width for the dropdown */
}

.nav-links .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-links .dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  display: block; /* Show the dropdown on hover or focus */
}

.nav-links .dropdown-menu li {
  margin: 5px 0;
}

.nav-links .dropdown-menu li a {
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 12px; /* Match the smaller font size */
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links .dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  color: #f0c040; /* Highlight effect for dropdown links */
}

/* Optional: Move Disclosure to the Side */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .main-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .social-icons {
    order: 1;
  }
  .affiliate-disclosure {
    order: 2;
    text-align: right;
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .category-list {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
	.block {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 2rem); /* Two-wide layout for smaller screens */
  }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .block {
    flex: 1 1 100%; /* Stacked layout for small screens */
  }
}
	
/* Wider Blocks for Desktop Screens */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .block {
    flex: 1 1 calc(28% - 2rem); /* Slightly wider blocks */
    max-width: 400px; /* Increase block width for larger screens */
  }

  .container {
    justify-content: space-around; /* Spread blocks evenly */
  }
}

/* Two-wide for tablets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .block {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 2rem); /* Two-wide layout */
  }
}

/* Stacked for small screens */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .block {
    flex: 1 1 100%; /* Single-column layout */
  }
}
	
  .category {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .blog-list {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .blog-post {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
	/* =========================
   PREMIUM  FOOTER
========================= */

.main-footer {
  background:#111;
  color:#ddd;
  padding:50px 20px 30px;
  font-size:14px;
}

/* LAYOUT */
.footer-container {
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:auto;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px,1fr));
  gap:30px;
}

/* LOGO / BRAND */
.footer-brand h3 {
  color:#fff;
  font-size:18px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color:#aaa;
  line-height:1.6;
}

/* LINKS */
.footer-links h4 {
  color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  font-size:14px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:0.5px;
}

.footer-links ul {
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin:6px 0;
}

.footer-links a {
  color:#bbb;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:0.25s;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color:#3f704d;
}

/* SOCIAL */
.footer-social {
  margin-top:10px;
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
}

.footer-social a {
  display:inline-block;
  padding:8px 10px;
  background:#222;
  border-radius:6px;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:14px;
  transition:0.25s;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background:#3f704d;
}

/* BOTTOM BAR */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top:1px solid #222;
  margin-top:30px;
  padding-top:15px;
  text-align:center;
  font-size:12px;
  color:#888;
}

/* AFFILIATE */
.affiliate-disclosure {
  margin-top:8px;
  color:#777;
}

.affiliate-disclosure a {
  color:#bbb;
}

.affiliate-disclosure a:hover {
  color:#3f704d;
}
/* More CSS for categories, blog posts, and footer follows... */