Lily of the Valley Care Lily of the valley will grow vigorously in almost any spot with some shade. Gardeners commonly use it under trees where many other plants won’t grow due to the shade ...

Sink sheet roll aluminum or a stiff plastic barrier at least 18 inches down to surround your lily of the valley area, but you must do this when you plant the pips. Be sure to overlap the edges, too.

Lily-of-the-valley is quite tough though, it may take two applications to really kill all of it. If you prefer not to use chemicals, a shovel is in your future.

CHICAGO — WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including deadheading irises, getting rid of lily of the valley and more. Got any questions for Tim ...