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Lily care


Question
I have several lillies that make the typical orange and white flowers. In the
last few years they have been coming up weaker, and this year most of
them didn't flower. I live in NYC and we've had a lot of rain. I fertilize a
normal amount of Miracle Grow. Thanx for your help!

Answer
Hi Ted,
Thanx for your question.  Your lilies may be too crowded.  Every three or four years they should be dug up and separated otherwise they get crowded and slow down, even stop blooming.  Overcrowding also facilitates disease and poor growth.  Instead of Miracle Grow, use well-composted cow manure and bone meal.  Follow the directions on the bone meal package.  Use manure as a side dressing in the spring.  I hope this helps.
Tom

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