Daylilies are also great since they would not need extra watering especially if they are already established in the place where they are planted. You just need to put some pines straw to cover the ground, to keep the weeds away and also contain the moisture inside. Pest control. One of the major lily problems are pests like the lily leaf beetle. To get the right exposure to the sun, they need to have around 18 to 24 inches of space around them. Midsummer is their bloom time. They grow very well in relatively warm places with good moisture-retaining soil that drains well. Caring for the Casablanca Talking garden techniques, the Casablanca would love a slightly raised soil bed mixed with a lot of peat moss and has a pH (acidity) of around 6.5 to 6.8. Fertilizer The best time to fertilize lilies is giving a little well-balance fertilizer at the time the shoots emerge and the next application is a month later. Slow-release fertilizer works fine, too. Unless your soil is poor, there is no need to feed your plants. If there is too much nitrogen, the plants will have lush leaves but with weak stems. Although it doesn t have the same retention properties such as those in clay, sand can ensure the life of indoor lilies for as long as you replenish it with the right amount of organic matter. The area where it would be placed. Lilies are supposed to be placed outdoors where sunlight is directed at it. Since repotting is inevitable, you should know what kind of pot to use and how to take care of that pot. In looking for the right pot, make that it would be large enough to provide space for the roots. It should also have sufficient room above the plant line for proper watering. Also make sure that the pot provides bottom or side drainage. Today, modern women from all over the world still insist on the tradition of having lilies in their wedding flower arrangements. Aside from being the number one choice for floral arrangements in weddings, lilies are also the main attractions in all kinds of flower bouquets for almost all occasions. The reason is simple there are so many types of lilies fit for any occasion.