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14 years ago

I'd like to find out how I can create a no-fail lily bed. All I end up with are pricey casualties, from bulb rot or heat stroke. This year I planted under a mesquite tree so they would get some protection from the killer noon-day sun, but still lost my stargazers for some reason. Anyone have a good "recipe" for soil, fertilizer, mulch or whatever I may do to get a good stand growing?

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alex_7b
14 years ago
Try mixing a little cow manure into the bed.
tularose
14 years ago
I agree /with enriching and making soil more friable. I create raised beds with compost from our landfill and thats all i use. But I really really wonder about types of lilies. I know I have either modonna or easter lilies here but it's 90 degrees on at Gulf Shores which is about thirty milles due south with a heat index of 102 and 66% humidity =
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