YVETTE D. SMITH

Combining lifelong passions for garden design, horticulture and art, Yvette graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2010 with a First Class Honours Degree in Environmental Design and Management.  

Prior to this she completed a Foundation Degree programme in Horticulture, Garden Design, to Distinction level.  Yvette received awards for outstanding achievement in each year of study.

Alongside designing in the studio, Yvette is also an experienced tutor. She currently works as Course Tutor with the British Academy of Garden Design, and has taught as Module Leader in Garden Design, Applied Design, and International Landscape Strategies on the FdSc and BSc(Hons) Horticulture programmes at Nottingham Trent University. Yvette also leads various short courses based on themes of garden and planting design for those eager to learn how to develop their own outdoor spaces.

In 2011, trade stands designed by Yvette for Hillarys Blinds were awarded the prestigious RHS Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Presentation at both the RHS Hampton Court Palace and Tatton Park Flower Shows. Yvette has also worked as Head of Planting for TV horticulturist David Domoney at the RHS Chelsea, RHS Hampton Court Palace and Southport Flower Shows.

THE STUDIO

With a high level of attention to detail, Yvette uses a combination of sustainable materials and planting schemes that reflect your own needs and preferences to deliver designs that are both enjoyable and easy to use.

All plans and drawings are produced by hand using accurate scaling.  This ensures that each design is unique and filled with personality.

Based in Merseyside and with a second office in Leicestershire, Yvette’s Design Solutions is ideally placed to undertake projects throughout the UK for private, commercial and municipal clients.

In-person, online, and remote services are all available.