Wallace Thomas

Melons need heat and plastic mulch can make a big difference. Black plastic mulch is most widely available and will raise soil temperatures 5°F versus… Read More »What Is A Good Mulch For Watermelon?

How to Mulch Watermelons Spread 6-millimeter black plastic sheeting over the watermelon bed or down the row where the watermelons are to be planted. Secure… Read More »How Do You Use Black Plastic Mulch For Watermelons?

Use a cage, plastic mulch, stakes, straw mulch or other materials to protect the fruit from the ground. You can even use a wooden board… Read More »How Do You Keep Watermelon From Rotting On The Ground?

Sweet foods- Regardless of the variety, almost all types of ants are attracted to sweet foods. Think of the classic ant trail leading up to… Read More »Are Ants Attracted To Watermelon?

One is to mix equal amounts of borax and sugar and place this around the base of the plant. The mixture will kill any ant… Read More »How Do I Keep Ants Off My Watermelon?

Watermelon vines ramble, so your plants are going to spread out around your garden as they grow. Watermelon plants are also heavy feeders, so you… Read More »Do Watermelon Plants Spread?

While melon plants are growing, blooming, and setting fruit, they need 1 to 2 inches of water per week. Keep soil moist, but not waterlogged.… Read More »How Do You Keep A Watermelon Plant Alive?

Space the plants about a foot apart in the row and leave at least 3 feet between rows. Can you plant cucumbers near watermelon? Because… Read More »How Far Apart Should Cucumbers And Watermelon Be Planted?