10 Gardening Tips For Growing A Lush Garden Of Lilies

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00:0010 Gardening Tips for Growing a Lush Garden of Lilies

00:03Choose the right varieties for your zone and light.

00:08Match lily types to site conditions, mix bloom times,

00:12Asiatic handles sun, Oriental prefers part shade,

00:15and Martigan suit dappled woodlands.

00:18Plant bulbs at the right depth and time.

00:21Plant bulbs in fall or early spring,

00:24three times their height deep,

00:26in well-draining soil to prevent flopping.

00:29Stake tall varieties before they fall over.

00:32Stake tall Oriental and trumpet lilies early with bamboo

00:35or rings to prevent storm damage and maintain tidy displays.

00:41Water deeply, but allow for drainage.

00:44Water deeply, then let soil breathe.

00:46Improve drainage with compost or grit,

00:49mulch lightly, and avoid overhead watering during humidity.

00:53Deadhead spent flowers to encourage energy storage.

00:56Remove spent blooms to prevent unwanted seed,

01:00but keep foliage until yellowing.

01:02Store energy, maintain tidiness, and use clean pruners.

01:07Beware of the lily beetle.

01:09Monitor daily in spring for red lily beetles.

01:12Handpick adults and larvae, using neem or spinosad if persistent.

01:16Fertilize consistently through the season.

01:20Feed with slow release at planting,

01:23then dilute liquid every four to six weeks.

01:26Avoid high nitrogen and favor balanced or phosphorus-leaning formulas.

01:31Allow foliage to die back naturally.

01:34Let foliage photosynthesize until completely yellow, then cut back.

01:39Discreetly tie leaves for neatness without sacrificing bulb strength.

01:42Divide overcrowded clumps every few years.

01:47Divide congested clumps in early fall or post-die back.

01:51Refresh soil, handle gently, and replant immediately to restore vigor and blooms.

01:57Companion plant, thoughtfully to support and shade.

02:00Companion plant with catmint, salvia, or geraniums to shade soil.

02:05Support stems, extend bloom season, and boost pollinator activity.