What do I do with my lilies for the winter?

Question

When should I cut down my lilies? Do I cut them to the ground. Any info on what to do with them for the winter would be great.

Answer 1

Do you mean water lilies? If so, read this:

http://www.pondlady.com/Articles/winter_...

Answer 2

I assume you mean day lillies.  I let mine die off for the winter and leave them there till spring.  The dead vegitaion acts to protect them through the winter.  In the spring when they start growing again I just easily pull off all the dead leaves.