Tiger lilies are also popular, you could easily look for one and transfer them to your garden. If you are planning to buy lily bulbs to plant, then it is important to consider the time when you will be buying the bulbs. Spring and fall are the best times to buy lily bulbs. Since lilies do not go dormant for a long time, it is best to buy bulbs when it is already near planting time. Make sure to buy lilies that look clean, well-potted, and with healthy foliages. As much as possible, avoid lilies that have yellowish leaves, wilted foliages, brownish leaf margins, and those that bear spots and blotches. Check if the plant doesn t have torn leaves or have been polished with a chemical to make it temporarily shine. Planting and Growing Tips The most important rule that you need to bear in mind in this venture is that the plants have to be placed on the area where there is a good drainage system. You will never be able to grow these on spots where water gathers and stands. Caring for these plants must also depend on the season. Another style would be to make a raised bed, with the same planting dimensions for the bulbs (4 to 6 inches deep). The raised bed is for superb drainage. The individual plant needs around half a foot of space (6 inches) around them (radius). 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. This is because it gives the home a nature feel to it and will also help the people living inside the house to get fresher and cleaner air to breathe. For first timers, the best way to go about in keeping indoor lilies is to conduct a research about it. The information you will get will definitely help you from committing mistakes in buying varieties and also in the proper way to take care of it. Since indoor lilies are usually placed in pots to make these space savers. It is also very important to know the most suitable types of container for these because the most suitable pot will ensure their healthy growth. The most ideal containers include those that have tapered bottom and sides to ensure that air and water will circulate very well.