Asiatic lilies are generally hardy plants, but need a cool period for overwintering. For this reason, they're not the best choice for outdoor gardens in regions that don't experience cooler winter temperatures. Your local home improvement store or nursery will likely carry plants appropriate for your area. Check with staff for help choosing plants that will thrive in your climate. You can also look for a local public garden or arboretum. Their plants will most likely be labeled, which will help you choose varieties for your own garden. Your planting area should have enough drainage that water doesn't pool after heavy rain. It should receive at least six hours of full sunlight, preferably in the early morning or late afternoon. Lilies can tolerate less than six hours of sun, but less light exposure will result in spindly plants that produce fewer blooms and lean toward the sun. Planting in the fall will keep plants in a normal blooming cycle. Plant bulbs as soon as you bring them home. Asiatic lily bulbs will dry out quickly, since they lack a paper-like covering called a tunic. You can plant bulbs in the early spring, and they'll likely flower later in the year then readjust to their normal bloom cycle the following year. Remove rocks and other debris from the soil, and loosen it with a garden tiller if it's tightly compacted. Use the tiller to incorporate a layer of organic matter, such as peat moss, at least six inches (15 cm) deep into the soil. This will help ensure your soil can provide enough drainage for your lilies. Plant a group of three to five similarly-sized bulbs about six inches (15 cm) deep, measuring from the top of the bulbs. Space the bulbs about eight inches (20 cm) apart. Be sure to plant bulbs with their tops facing up. You can tell a bulb's top from its bottom by looking for the pointed tip at the top and the hair-like roots at the bottom. Repeat planting groups of bulbs until you've planted all of your bulbs. Space each group about three feet (about a meter) apart. If you're planting in the fall, cover your planting area loosely with four to six inches (10 to 15 cm) of mulch before the first frost. A layer of winter mulch will help delay the soil from freezing, giving the bulbs a little extra time to establish their roots. It will also help minimize temperature fluctuations, which will make the shoots stronger come springtime.

Summary: Choose plants hardy for your zone. Choose a well-drained planting area that gets six hours of sunlight. Plant bulbs in the fall and avoid storing them. Add well-draining organic matter to the soil. Plant lilies in well-spaced groups of three to five bulbs. Cover with mulch to insulate the bulbs.

Snails are most active at night, when the soil is wet and inviting. By allowing your beds to dry out slightly, you can make your garden less attractive to them. The only exception to this measure will be when you have thirsty plants like roses or impatiens that need to be watered several times per day. Only give your plants as much water as they need. Soggy soil is particularly inviting to snails, slugs, and other moisture-loving pests. Do a walk-through once a day and pick up any rubbish or refuse you happen to find. Snails often seek shelter underneath metal cans, wooden boards, and similar items. Once they find their way inside, they'll lay eggs and their number will multiply. Likewise, it may be a good idea to get rid of oddly-shaped statues, ornaments, and other garden fixtures where snails might be hiding if you've dealing with a serious infestation. Snail are hermaphrodites, which means even a single critter has the potential to lay dozens of eggs and make your snail problem worse. Some plants are better adapted to surviving snail attacks than others. Examples of resilient species include geraniums, hydrangea, impatiens, rosemary, lavender, begonias, and most ornamental grasses. By contrast, plants like hosta, dahlias, beans, cabbage, and strawberries are among the most common targets of hungry snails. If you keep chickens or ducks, allow them to roam freely in areas most affected by snail activity. These birds will hunt and eat snails and other small creatures that commonly go unseen in your garden. As an added bonus, they'll even convert them into a free fertilizer for you. Consider inviting other wildlife into your garden, if you're not worried about their numbers becoming an issue. Many types of birds, toads, and snakes have been known to make a meal of garden snails.

Summary: Water your plants in the morning. Keep your garden free of litter. Plant species that are naturally resistant to garden snails. Let farm birds to graze on stray snails.

While still in the water, irrigate the wound with sea water, removing all debris and foreign bodies from the affected area. Use tweezers from a first-aid kit if necessary. Once the area is thoroughly irrigated and all foreign bodies are removed, come out from the water and dry the area off with a clean towel, taking care not to injure yourself further. DO NOT remove any penetrating debris from neck, chest, or abdomen. Bleeding is common after a sting. As always, the best way to stop bleeding is by applying direct pressure at the source or slightly above the source with one finger for a few minutes. The longer the pressure is held, the more likely the bleeding will subside. Try using hydrogen peroxide in conjunction with holding pressure to help stop bleeding if you cannot control it with direct pressure alone. Careful, hydrogen peroxide may sting! You can combine this step with the previous step of applying direct pressure to control bleeding. Soaking the wound in hot water helps alleviate the pain by denaturing the venom protein complex. Optimal temperature is 45C (113F), but be certain not to cause any burns. Leave the wound soaking for 30 90 minutes, or until the pain has subsided. Proper wound care includes keeping the area clean by applying soap and rinsing with water as well as keeping the wound dry at all times. Keep the wound uncovered and apply antibiotic ointment daily. Avoid non-antibiotic creams, lotions, and ointments. Over the next several days, if the area becomes red, tender, itchy, sore, or begins to swell or develop a cloudy discharge, seek medical attention at the local urgent care center or emergency room. You may need antibiotics and/or drainage of an abscess.
Summary: Irrigate the wound with sea water. Control any bleeding. Soak the wound in hot water. Monitor the wound for signs of infection.