Cinta, I am kicking myself after reading the above. Of COURSE,treat it like the garden Duhhhhhh.T he answer was so simple.
I have a few lilies that I want to preserve so I will transplant to pots this fall.
I had lilies in a planter when we moved but put it in the east garden. Now I want to change things a bit in that area as the strawberry weed is taking over and I am positive that area will be gone in a few years.