Daylily Growing Tips
Harry Roland, Blue Bird Hill Gardens, Pangburn, AR
I have to say, I don't really do a lot. Our soils are usually pretty acid. A soil test a couple of years ago, indicated more lime was needed and was applied, as recommended by the Extension Service, Lime was also applied in 2001. P & K are also usually low but I only apply 13-13-13 along with ammonia nitrate in the spring as recommended.
I have applied mulch, which is available from Searcy. They have a recycle place where leaves, grass, pine needles and wood are chopped up and it is free. I try to get mostly leaves that are partly rotted. Over the years the soil has really gotten nice and loose.
I try to have the soil tested every two years. Sample are taken from three - four beds, mixed together for each single sample. Extension Service does the testing free, which usually takes a couple of months to get the results.
I only sprayed with Bayleton 50 twice this year, early summer and had no rust.
I hope this answers your questions. As you can see, I have no great secret, it's just mostly nature with a little help from me.
Harry