Yvette D. Smith

- Garden Designer & Artist at Yvette's Design Solutions - Course Tutor, The British Academy of Garden Design @BAGDcourses - Horticulture Lecturer, NTU @TrentUni

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It’s such a treat to be asked to draw on one of my favourite landscapes as inspiration for a current #gardendesign project. This is making me dream of summer and slow days exploring in our camper!

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These tools have had another busy day at the drawing board working on design concepts. #gardendesign #handdrawing #backtothedrawingboard

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Don’t throw away your old Anemone stems! Harvest the sturdiest ones now for plant supports. Last year I used mine to build a rustic frame for peas in the veg garden and most are still strong enough to reuse this year alongside today’s gatherings. #gardentips

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Here’s a little sneak peek of preparing one of four initial design concepts for a #gardendesign project currently in progress. More to be shared soon when detailed design development gets underway.

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Update photos received this week from previous clients, showing how their garden has been establishing over the last couple of years. “We remain hugely grateful to you for creating such a beautiful, liveable space that’s really transformed our experience of the house.” Job done!

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New Course Announcement 📣 For the very first time I’m collaborating with the Creative Short Courses team at Nottingham Trent University to bring a brand new 5 day Garden and Planting Design course to their City Campus this July. Visit https://t.co/qiRphSowSU to find out more.

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Spring is really doing its best to convince us it’s on its way. Blue skies, Crocus, and Geum ‘Totally Tangerine’ teasing its first flower of the year in my garden this afternoon.

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Freshly picked Brussels sprouts for tea. Last year’s crop is still going strong on the veg plot in February. #inmygarden #mygardennow

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Thrilled to reveal I’m part of the team organising the Rutland Flower Show 15th-17th August 2025. Gardens, plant shopping, crafts, food, celebrities, live music, and more. Plus over 100 competition classes for you to enter! Tickets and competition details: https://t.co/dITIt1DOSi

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Hi! I’m starting 2025 with some exciting new ventures and projects, so stay tuned for announcements in the coming days and weeks… #newyearnewchallenge #gardendesigner #gardendesign #plantswoman #gardencoach

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In need of a last minute gift that won’t get lost in the post? My garden coaching e-vouchers will be available for delivery direct to your inbox in time for the big day right up to Christmas Eve. Visit https://t.co/BxMHtAYt5Z to find out more and to purchase. #gardendesign

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You can now order gift vouchers for Online Garden Coaching direct from my website’s shop! These would make excellent Christmas gifts to help the gardener in your life get the most out of their space without the expense of a full garden design project. https://t.co/AvVCuBKJXG

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Some after and before pics from my latest family #gardendesign project. The brief for this one was to transform it from a play space that the kids were outgrowing to a multi-generational entertainment and relaxation space that still has a generous lawn for running off energy.

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Construction has recently started on this family garden in Leicestershire. I’m looking forward to getting on site to see progress and start planting soon. #gardendesign #lovinglyhanddrafted

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Scotland, September, sunshine, and my most favourite of views to wake up to. The last few days were blissful.

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@susanmpringle Thank you Sue 😊

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The start of September marks 14 years of Yvette’s Design Solutions. I’m still as excited as ever to see what the next year holds and all the spaces that will be born on this drawing board. Happy Birthday YDS! 🎂🥳 #gardendesign #businessbirthday

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I love receiving updates like this… Photos received from very happy clients this week, sharing how much they’re enjoying watching their garden grow. This was built and planted last November and hasn’t been without a flower since.

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Textural planting details on the drawing board. #lovinglyhanddrafted #backtothedrawingboard #gardendesign

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It was lovely to see phase 1 of our courtyard renovations @HomefieldGrange settling in so nicely in today’s glorious sunshine. Featuring @_LONDONSTONE Jura Beige Porcelain Paving and The Steel Gallery Monstera Corten Screens.