In smaller space gardens the Marais method of pruning melons might work.
1. Before transplanting, prune back the young melon plant to two shoots;
2. Once the plant is well established in the garden, prune back the two stems so that each one has four leaves;
3. Prune off any lateral shoots as they grow.
This radical pruning not only discourages melon vines from wandering all over the garden, but encourages plants to ripen a few perfect fruits close to the main stem.
From Intensive Culture of Vegetables on the French System by P. Aquitas
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