Rick. I grow my JIs and lilies together, but I'm on sand. I have no problems. With a heavier soil, though, I would think the lilies would get too much water. I water every other day with overhead sprinklers. Probably everything you shouldn't do.
You folks really need to get the scarecrow for your critter problems. I know it's not the cheapest upfront, but the money it will save in chemicals will be well worth it. It works fantastically.
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