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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.

alberta spruce problems. An Alberta spruce plant with dense, compact branches covered in needle-like, bright green leaves that are soft to the touch and arranged in a spiral pattern.

Trees

11 Alberta Spruce Tree Growing Problems to Watch For

The Alberta spruce is an iconic conifer that adds a touch of elegance to your garden. Although it’s slow-growing and easy to care for, there are a few things to watch out for. In this article, horticulture enthusiast Matt Dursum takes you through common Alberta spruce tree growing problems to watch out for.

Close-up of female hands in white gloves with a floral print pruning a blackberry bush with purple, serrated-edged autumn leaves that are broad, textured, and slightly curled, using yellow and blue pruning shears in a November garden.

Fruits

11 Cane Berries You Should Prune in November

Do you love to snack on cane berries in the summer? If so, pruning in late fall is a great strategy for a thriving harvest in the summer. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shares his favorite cane berries you should prune in November.