I am writing a new feature for the Homes & Gardens website about black mold growing on hummingbird feeders and am looking for wildlife garden experts / garden bird experts to contribute advice. Please provide comments with info on the following: - What causes black mold growth on hummingbird feeders? - What problems can this cause? - How should you deal with it safely? - How can you prevent it from happening again in the future?

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Published on: 9/24/2025

I am planning an article for Homes & Gardens on invasive shrubs to avoid planting in the US, and would love to hear from US-based gardeners and designers on the shrubs they would never advise planting, and why? Plus, I’d love to get recommendations for native alternatives to plant instead.

Published on: 9/24/2025

Plants that might be destroying your home

Published on: 9/24/2025

I am putting together an article on plants that can cause severe damage to homes. Such as ones with deep roots that can damage foundations, climbers with spreading roots that can damage walls and masonry, and trees with extensive roots that can affect buildings and drains. I am seeking experienced gardeners to reveal their picks for the worst plants that damage homes, and why. Plus any recommendations for alternatives that won’t cause so much damage.

Published on: 9/24/2025

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