If you see them, immediately pick out the beetle eggs from the leaves and destroy them yourself. Fertilize at once. Would the Casablanca in your garden needs some company? That would depend on you. As it is, Casablanca lilies are already marvelous by themselves. You could probably include some white petunias and hydrangeas and some others to make your garden look vibrant. Aside from these online pages, you can also check out printed books and other materials that tackle the matter. You may also want to ask your gardener friends who have tried this venture about what they have done. You can visit their gardens to see for yourself how the flower beds look like and how the owners are tending to their plants. Space the plants 8 to 12 inches apart. Depending on the vigor and size of the lilies, keep the groups 3 to 5 feet apart. Small lily bulbs are planted 2 to 4 inches deep, and the larger bulbs about 4 to 6 inches deep. Soil Your garden soil for your lilies should drain well. Mix in lots of organic matter to the clay soil to have a raised area with improved drainage. No matter what type of lilies you choose, make sure that you choose the ideal soil and containers where you will place it. Clay and sand are the best soil options out there. Because of its high retention properties, clay is preferred by first time gardeners of ornamental plants such as lilies. When it comes to containers, lilies will grow best in those have tapered bottom and sides that will enable air and water to circulate properly. Aside from these, there are some interesting uses of lilies and lily buds. In China, dried lily flower buds which are called golden needles or jin zhen in China are used in Chinese cuisine. They are soaked and cooked with mushrooms. In China, baihe gan or the L. brownie bulbs are considered to be a health and luxury food. As much as possible, avoid lilies that have yellowish leaves, wilted foliages, brownish leaf margins, and those that bear spots and blotches. Check if the plant doesn t have torn leaves or have been polished with a chemical to make it temporarily shine. In buying lilies in pots or containers, try to look for those that have new flowers and leaf buds because they are usually of high quality.