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play for many years in properly prepared soil. Dig and loosen the soil a foot deep to make sure there is no compaction. Add compost or other organic material to enrich the soil and improve drainage. If a new area is to be planted, work the entire space, not just the holes for the bulbs. This will eliminate many of the weed problems and make later planting of annuals and perennials easier.
(General Care: Most lily bulbs are hardy but w ill benefit from a winter mulch to keep the soil temperature uniformly low. After the ground freezes, spread three to four inches of leaves or straw and take up again in early spring.
A light summer mulch to keep roots cool and moist is helpful on some types of li lies. Lilies will need to be watered regularly from the time shoots emerge until stems and leaves lose green color in fall. Remove spent flowers, leaving stems and leaves intact. If you use li lies in flower arrangements, do not cut longer stems than you need. Severe cutting can cause loss of plant.
Fertilizing: The addition of a small amount of bone meal in the spring when shoots appear and again in the fall after' bloom has passed will be helpful. Well aged cow manure can also be used in small amounts in the fall but never use fresh manure and never allow it to touch leaves or stems.
Transplanting: Never move lilies unless von have to and reset them immediately. The only reason to lift the bulbs is to space them further apart if they become crowded because of natural increases. This should be done in the fall after leaves begin to yellow.
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