Sophie Laurent

Sophie is a garden designer in Charlotte who came to the U.S. from France about a decade ago. Her design sensibility blends the structured formality of French garden traditions with the looser, more naturalistic style that works well in the Southeast. She has a degree in landscape architecture and worked at several design firms in Charlotte before going independent. She specializes in year-round garden structure, mixed borders, and creating outdoor spaces that feel intentional without being rigid. Sophie writes about garden design principles, plant combinations, and creating visual interest across seasons—always grounded in what actually grows well in the Piedmont.