Hello Fellow Gardeners,

Today we’re going to take you through the conclusion of our daylily series! Now that you did all that hard work of picking out your daylilies, planting them, dividing them, and more, you don’t want to take a chance on losing them to Mother Natures whims! Here we are going to show you how to take care of your daylilies all year long!

Caring for Your Daylilies all Year Long

Spring Care

A yearly addition of compost or manure along with slow release fertilizer is recommended to keep your daylilies happy and healthy. Do not forget to water well during the heavy blooming season and if you see a little less enthusiasm on the part of your plant then add a liquid fertilizer to the mix and everything should be fine!

Winter Care

All daylilies need 2 to 4 inches of mulch. However, remember to keep it away from the crown at least one inch!
A good rule of thumb is not to remove the mulch in the Spring until the maple trees are in bloom! By then you don’t have to worry about sudden cold snaps and your precious plants should be safe from harm!

Fall Care

Do not remove the old daylily foliage in late fall. It helps hold the winter mulch and snow.

Also, be on the lookout for Sclerotia, a fungus (a common symptom is black spot on the leaves). If you notice this on your plant then go ahead and remove all the damaged parts of your daylily.

For more diseases to watch for check this out!

There is a lot more gardening tricks, tips and ideas headed your way, so keep checking the Daily Weeder for gardening fun!

Happy Gardening,
Marie Suzanne

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