Here are some things to keep in mind when buying lily bulbs: When buying lily bulbs, check if the bulbs have any kind of sprouts. According to experts, it is best to buy a bulb with a sprout of not more than one inch. what you need are solid roots with the sprout just developing. Check those garden sacks that you buy from garden centers. Still in the Philippines, water lilies are used and converted into fibre which can be used in textile manufacturing. Water lilies are transformed into hand-woven products like slippers, handicrafts and placemats. If you have a pond with fishes in it, then try adding some water lilies. They provide a habitat for micro-organisms that fishes feed on, according to the Texas A&M University. You can use the 10-10-10 complete formulation at the start of spring when the shoots are beginning to be seen. You have to be careful that the bulbs won t get in direct contact with the fertilizer. By handling everything properly, you are also ensuring that your lilies are going to be prevented from acquiring diseases. Lily bulbs need at least 4 inches of soil on top and another inch at the bottom of the pot. Soil Lilies love sandy soil. The bulbs grow bigger in the sandy mix than in regular peat mixes. Drainage is also assured against accidents of over-watering. Ideally, the soil composition can have 40% sand, 30% peat and 30% compost. Potted lilies have been a popular option for people in cold places because these are easy to maintain and are very attractive when its flowers bloom. Ideally, lilies should be grown outdoors because it needs a great amount of sunlight. But, to those who want to grow lilies inside their house, they can still do by ensuring that there is enough light or sunlight, air and moisture to keep these alive. Water is very essential in growing these plants. You need to supply the flower bed with constant moisture. The best way to do it is through soaking. You must allow the hose to run gently near the flower bed until the ground is soaked at least six inches deep. You can also opt to use a soil soaker to manage several clumps at a time.