I am writing a new feature for the Homes & Gardens website on garden features that could decrease the value of your home. I am looking for US-based property / real estate experts and landscape designers to contribute comments. Please provide the following: - 2-3 suggestions of backyard features you think can decrease the value of a home, and for each suggestion, reasons why. These could range from poorly-maintained lawns to specific built-in features and choices of materials, planting, etc. - For each suggestion, please provide ideas re what to do instead that won't decrease a home's value – or could even add to it. - A short bio (2-3 sentences) that can be included in the feature without risk of copyright infringement.

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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

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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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