The selection of varieties will be larger in the Spring, but in either case, buy them as soon as they become available and plant them immediately. Plant them at a depth of 2-3 times the height of the bulb and about 2 per square foot. Lilies do not require a lot of water, however, water them early in the morning if it stays dry for too long. For the next cycle, fertilize once in the Fall, once when emerging and once after flowering. You should only dig Lilies if you feel they are not in the right spot or if they are too crowded.
Lilies are excellent naturalizers and are well-suited as a cut flower.
Also, try planting some Lilies in a part of the garden over seeded with wildflowers for a unique display. . Click here to see her photo from Keukenhof. Touch of Nature's Gardening Tip Make notes about what grows best in the specific areas of your garden as well as what needs transplanting to a different area. Also, write down ideas you see in other gardens, books, magazines, etc. By keeping a garden journal, you will become more successful at creating your own masterpiece in less time and with greater rewards. .