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Matt Dursum

Matt Dursum is a freelance writer and gardener from Michigan. He has a BA in Geography from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His favorite horticulture endeavors are pushing plant hardiness limits in his garden in Michigan and learning about wild botanicals.

Several Norfolk Island pine trees in black pots stand in rows at a garden center, displaying signs to repot such as yellowing leaves and exposed, overgrown roots on the soil surface.

Trees

11 Signs It’s Time to Repot Your Norfolk Island Pine Tree

After planting your Norfolk Island pine tree indoors, you may see some signs it’s not doing well. From yellowing leaves to out-of-control root growth, there are several signals your plant needs to be repotted. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the signs it’s time to repot your Norfolk Island tree.

A close-up shot of a rosemary Christmas tree

Herbs

How to Grow a Rosemary Christmas Tree: 11 Care Tips

If you’re looking for a compact and aromatic alternative to a popular holiday decoration, try growing a rosemary Christmas tree. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to turn this common herb into a festive centerpiece.

A man repots a Norfolk Island pine tree with symmetrical, whorled branches, covered in soft, needle-like foliage in a large white pot indoors.

Trees

How to Repot Norfolk Island Pine Trees

Do your favorite evergreens look like they’re about to destroy their pots? It’s time repot your Norfolk Island pine trees once they get too big for their containers. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you how to repot your trees in time for the holiday season.

A Euphorbia pulcherrima plant in a burlap-wrapped pot with bright red bracts and green foliage, with scattered broken branches on the floor.

Flowers

9 Reasons Your Poinsettia is Dropping Leaves

Are you watching your poinsettia lose its beautiful foliage? There are a few common causes of this alarming sight. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum breaks down the possible reasons your poinsettia is dropping its leaves.

Top view of poinsettia varieties with multi-coloured bracts in shades of pink, red, variegated and yellow surrounding small yellow flowers, while dark green leaves with pointed edges add contrast to the plants.

Flowers

32 Unexpected Poinsettia Varieties to Try this Season

Are you looking to grow colorful novelty poinsettias this winter? In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum takes you through the most unexpected poinsettia varieties to try this season. From multicolor beauties to adorable rarities, these lesser-known poinsettias will add endless style to your indoor spaces.

A close-up of intricate winding trails left by Agromyzidae larvae etched into the surface of a bright green leaf.

Fruits

9 Citrus Tree Pests to Watch For This Season

Citrus trees offer delicious fruit, bright winter foliage, and perfume-like aromatic flowers. As fun as they are to grow, they have a few pesky predators to look out for. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum covers the most common citrus tree pests that could harm your citrus trees this season.

winter flowering houseplants. Cluster of red bracts framing small, golden flowers, with lush, oval green foliage with pointed tips, in a white pot in a Christmas-decorated room.

Houseplants

15 Houseplants That Flower in Winter

Winter can be a dreary time for gardeners, but with the right indoor houseplants, you’ll transform your indoor spaces. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you the best houseplants that flower in winter.

Close-up of female hands spraying fertilizer on a flowering amaryllis plant with vibrant red flowers and long green leaves, set in a sunny garden with bright natural light.

Bulbs

9 Amaryllis Fertilizing Tips for the Best Blooms

If you want to want colorful Amaryllis blooms, there are a few fertilizing tips to pay attention to. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum takes you through the top fertilizing tips to get vibrant amaryllis blooms this season.