Winter may still be in full swing, but it’s actually the perfect time to consider how you want to utilize your outdoor space in warmer months. We teamed up with the outdoor furniture pros at Outer to share helpful tips on how to prepare your yard for spring – because we know that the right…
Welcome to The Tilly Guide To Landscape Design! As a national online landscape design service, Tilly partners with homeowners to help them simplify the often overwhelming process of outdoor design and yard renovation. As part of that promise, we’re here to walk you through the basics of landscape design and what to consider before embarking…
You looked out your window one morning and decided it was time to take charge of the greenery around your house? Or, you pulled up to your home one day, and felt like it did not live up to the vision in your head? Or perhaps you made it a New Year’s resolution to spend…
If you live in California, Utah, parts of Texas, or almost any state in the western U.S., you’ve probably been thinking about ways to conserve water usage in your yard to make it more sustainable. As much of the country lives under severe drought conditions, local governments are looking for homeowners to be part of…
An awning is a great addition to a home, but as with any home outdoor feature there is a lot to consider when purchasing one. Choices will depend on your climate, neighborhood, style of home, direction your home faces and your goals, among other factors. The types of awnings vary greatly. They can be fixed…
by jessica
If you have been struggling with the heat this summer, you are NOT alone. Early heat waves have affected huge swaths of the country already and do not seem to be letting up any time soon. As many of us have been finding different ways to beat the heat this season, at Tilly we’ve also…
by jessica
Here at Tilly we can tell you with absolute confidence that a landscape design is NOT one-size-fits-all. That is why our designers take the time to get to know each client’s style, desires, needs, and constraints during their one-on-one consults. A common hurdle to design can be prioritizing space in your yard. Reimagining a space that…
by jessica
A well-executed and maintained yard looks great. It can be picturesque, a fun place to relax or play, or elegantly frame your house. We all know the many benefits of having green space or a garden in or around our homes. But, did you know that there are many benefits to actually doing the gardening…
by jessica
How can I make my yard more private? It’s a question we get fairly often here at Tilly. You like your neighbors (hopefully), but maybe you just want to feel cozy and alone in your backyard. Or perhaps you’d like to spend more time entertaining in your front yard, but it’s open to the street…
by blythe
There aren’t many people that don’t like hydrangeas. I recently sat down with Martha Stewart to talk about unique hydrangeas, article here. I loved thinking about the many variations of these gorgeous blooms so decided to put together a list of my all time favorite hydrangeas! See if you can spot some of these in…