A gardener is picking a small, round watermelon - Cavan Images/Getty Images Watermelons are beloved summer fruit, but many people avoid growing them because they're notorious for needing large amounts ...

Watermelons may conjure up images of large and weighty fruits, leaving you with the impression that it is impossible to grow them any way but at ground level. However, what if I told you that you can ...

There's nothing better than taking a bite out of a slice of fresh watermelon once summertime rolls around. But, if you're a big fan of fresh watermelon, you don't have to wait until your nearest ...

Tomatoes and watermelons have a lot in common. Other than just tasting delicious, they're both round summer fruits that thrive in similar growing conditions; they both like full sun, slightly acidic ...

Q: I’ve tried growing watermelons in our garden, but they never get fully ripe before frost hits. I’ve been looking through seed catalogs, but there are so many different kinds, I don’t know which to ...

Determining when to harvest your watermelon begins weeks before the expected harvest time. You should check up on your melons ...

Melon pits make growing nutrient-hungry plants like melons and squash easier by enriching soil with buried food scraps and yard waste. This space-saving planting method reduces the need for watering ...