Growing watermelons in containers lets us enjoy the sweet, juicy taste of summer in versatile situations. From small spaces to simply conserving valuable in-ground space, potted watermelons take up less room while developing their thick-skinned fruits over a long season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to grow watermelons in pots and the best picks for the self-contained growing options.
As warm-season crops go, classically large watermelons take a long time to develop those thick-skinned, juice-filled, weighty fruits. Early maturing and more compact varieties produce fruit earlier, but still need plenty of long days soaking up warmth and sunshine. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how long watermelons take to fruit by type and how to boost their sweet rewards.
If you love watermelons but you're concerned about having enough space for the vines to spread out, you can grow equally delicious mini varieties. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some compact options for your smaller space garden.
That delicious peach you just finished eating could be the start of your own peach tree. While growing from a pit takes patience and doesn't guarantee the same fruit quality, it's a rewarding project that costs nothing but time. Gardening expert Madison Moulton walks you through the entire process, from preparing the pit to caring for your young tree.
Strawberries are one of the easiest berries to grow. Although technically not true berries, these fruiting perennials thrive with some care and maintenance. If yours aren’t producing strawberries, try these 11 fixes to promote ample flowering and fruiting in your crop.
Container growing can be a great solution for gardeners in cool climates who want to grow their own avocado trees. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on growing one of these tropical trees in a pot or container.
If you're wondering how long you'll need to wait for your new or not-so-new avocado tree to bear fruit, we have the information you need to figure it out. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to learn how fast avocado trees grow, and when you can expect to harvest some deliciously creamy avocados!
To savor the sweet taste of summer later, now is the time to plant melons, from watermelons to cantaloupes. The long-maturing fruits thrive in warm temperatures and get to setting young fruits. With patience and practice, we’ll get big, juicy watermelons as they peak late in the season.
Don’t let common strawberry invaders scoop your berry harvest this season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the top strawberry pests to scout for, as well as how to prevent and treat them, to gain the most of the sweet rewards.
If you want to enjoy sweet and juicy melons this year, you can direct sow watermelon seeds to get started. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares when and how to plant these seeds in your garden.
Rhubarb is a low-maintenance perennial that rewards patience with years of delicious harvests. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares essential tips for growing thick, healthy rhubarb stalks that will transform your pies, jams, and other seasonal treats.
Are you wondering how long you'll have to wait for your mango tree to produce sweet and delicious fruit? If you want to know how long it will take for your tree to grow, we have the info you're looking for. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about how fast mango trees grow.