David (Dave) Smith's passion for gardening and landscaping began in his youth while growing up on a farm in mid-Wales. This early interest blossomed during his travels, taking him to Australia, where he honed his skills working in top fruit orchards and vineyards, and then to New Zealand, where he served as a Groundsman and Assistant to a Tree Surgeon.

It was in New Zealand that he met his wife, who hailed from Stirling. Together, they returned to Scotland to further his career in the industry. In 2010, Dave founded Smith Landscapes of Stirling, which has steadily grown to encompass both commercial and domestic sectors.

Over the years, Dave's dedication to constant progress and development has seen him acquire extensive knowledge in plant identification and maintenance techniques, earning a plethora of relevant Professional Certificates along the way.