Cut off the old flowers the foliage will die back naturally in the Autumn.
If you cut the main flower back to the buds on the stem you will get a second flush of flowers.
Lilies are beautiful in the garden or as cut flowers.
Tiger lilies are a bulb, and will go dormant. The leaves will dry up and turn brown. When they do, it is safe to cut them all the way back. They will come back next year. If there are flowers that are wilting, you can deadhead them throughout the growing season.
Some gardeners do cut back the leaves in fall to prevent mold and disease.
If they are Summer fruiting raspberries then cut out the canes that fruited and tie in the new ones and they will fruit next year. The sooner after fruiting this is done the better.
No. If you live in a cold climate, only cut the stems down to eight or ten inches in the fall, so that winter-kill will only effect the top portions of the stems, and so that the remaining stems can trap snow, which will insulate the crown of the plant. In a warm climate, cut the plant down to about one third its summer size, and then in the spring trim off any part of the stem that has died.
Yes, lilies can continue to bloom after being cut if they are placed in water and provided with proper care.
Cut off the old flower stems leave the leaves.
No, but you can plant them from bulbs or seeds
Yes their will be their said to be released end of summer early fall of 2012.
To winterize lilies, you can protect them by adding a layer of mulch around the base of the plants to insulate the roots from the cold. You can also cut back the foliage after it has died back naturally and cover the area with a layer of straw or leaves for added protection. Additionally, consider planting lilies in a sheltered location to shield them from harsh winter winds.
After blooming is done, you can cut back the flower stalks, but don't cut back the leaves until you are ready to separate and transplant irises in the fall. When you take them out to replant, cut the leaves down into about a 4 to 5 inch fan shape.