If grass and iris grow there, there is plenty of light for martagons and other lilies. I was going to say you would have a problem with willow roots sucking all the moisture out of the soil, but again, if grass and iris grow there, there won't be any problem.
ways to prevent voles from eating lily bulbs- suggestions???
Thanks....
my favorite flower is a lily. i do love all these beautiful pictures thanks. i lost all but 1 of my trumpets in the vole attack i had about 5-6 winters ago now. the good news is that there must have been a couple of bulbils or scales left behind and i have 4 trumpets growing there now. mother nature is grand. i also have a baby stargazer lily that came up 2 years ago and one other that is slipping my mind. those few did a world of good for my soul.
debi z
So, why not StaMat (fractured ledge used for making driveways)? It comes in many sizes ranging from almost sand-like to 3"-4". The 1/2" size should work just fine and be a LOT cheaper than the products mentioned earlier.
DonnaMack, thank you so much for recommending that voleblock. I read your report and ordered a bag instantly. Voles have been driving me crazy, eating my lilies away to nothing. I just won't bait the voles because we have a lot of wildlife here in NW PA. If this Voleblock works as well as it has for you, I will be very happy. To celebrate, I'm putting in an order for lilies for planting this spring!
Fantastic bbhow. It's been really great for me. I have lots of voles (they carve up the grass). But I never worry about my lilies disappearing during the winter. Enjoy your new lilies.
And thanks for letting me know.
Donna