Not all people know that lilies are tough perennial plants. Once they have established themselves in your garden, they will continue to astound you for years even with very little care. Like the other summer plants (dahlias, peonies, gladioli), lilies can be planted in the spring which can then blossom that very summer. 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. Choices For new lily growers, it is a bit confusing which type you would want to grow. But, to those who want to grow lilies inside their house, they can still do by ensuring that there is enough light or sunlight, air and moisture to keep these alive. When buying and transporting lilies for the first time, make sure the plant is well-kept by placing it in a box or wrapped in newspaper to ensure its stem will not break or its leaves will not be torn in anyway. These are typically categorized under Home and Gardening section or Favorite Activities. Aside from the right information, you can also meet people at this venue who are interested on the same activity as you are. There are also many websites that contain useful write-ups about this. These sites will teach you the step by step process on what to do in planting, maintaining and harvesting the flowers. Once you have bought the bulbs, it is important to immediately plant them once the ground is workable. If it is not possible, then you could refrigerate the bulbs or place them inside the vegetable crisper. Planting the bulbs The most common questions when planting would be the about the technical stuff, like depth and distance. One of the major lily problems are pests like the lily leaf beetle. They target the flowers and leaves and could leave serious effects on the lily bulbs. Although, these beetles could be removed with chemical pesticides, experts recommend that the bulbs be cleaned before planting. Also, be warned against botrytis, powdery mildew, rust and aphids.