Unlike a lot of plants, lilies don't have to be trimmed during their bloom.Wait until after the first frost to fertilize them.Prune the entire stem down to the base of the flower when you die blooms.Look to see how much damage has been done.If the leaves only have the tips turning brown, clip them.
Step 1: The deadhead blooms throughout the season.
You can deadhead your lilies even if the plant is still growing.It is possible to encourage new growth by removing dead flowers.It will help make your garden look neater even if it doesn't happen.
Step 2: Cut your lilies with shears.
Grass shears look like large pairs of scissors, but they're lightweight.They are ideal for delicate lilies because they tend to make a gentle cut.You can use the same shears.
Step 3: The base of the lilies is reached by following the flower's stalks.
The lilies flower at the end of a long stalks.You need to follow the stalks all the way down to the base.You might not be able to see the center of the plant.Use your hand to follow the stalks down.You need to wear gloves if you are going to the base.
Step 4: The base of the plant is where the stalks should be cut.
You should remove the flower at the end of the stalks instead of pinching it behind the bud.Pruning shears can be used to clip the stalks at the base of the plant.You should get as close to the base as possible.
Step 5: It's a good idea toDisinfect your shears in between cuts.
It is important to wash the shears in between cuts if you are shearing dead blooms or foliage.You risk spreading disease to the healthy parts of the plant.The blades of the shears should be dipped into a solution of 1 part vinegar and 2 parts water.
Step 6: The stalks should be left yellow or brown until the fall.
If you notice that some of the foliage is not brown, leave it alone.The health of your plant won't be affected by the yellow stalks, and cutting them down early will decrease the amount of energy the plant can produce.
Step 7: After the first frost, cut back yellow stalks.
After the first frost, your lily plant doesn't need the energy produced by the foliage stalks.Use your shears to cut the foliage.
Step 8: Remove stems of leaves.
You should remove the entire stem if a lot of the leaves are brown.Follow the stem to the base of the plant and use shears to cut it off.It is important that you do not leave a stub at the base of the plant.
Step 9: You can clip the tips of leaves.
You don't need to remove the whole stem if you notice that the leaves are turning brown.The clip should be just below the tip.A new green tip is needed for the plant to grow.