The Landscape Service are a small design practice based in The New Forest covering the South.

Founding director Luke Mills works in collaboration with RHS award winning designer James Smith. With a combined 20 years of experience they undertake a diverse mix of projects from residential garden design to commercial developments.

With no house-style, our creative output is dictated by the clients brief, needs and requirements for the space. Working with our clients and related professionals we design, manage and plant a variety of landscapes & gardens.

We believe every new space should connect the site, surrounding landscape and architecture together as one, enhancing the local environment and rejuvenating each setting’s individual character. We aim to create a unique landscape on every scheme with a fresh concept, treating each project as an opportunity to deliver a brand-new sustainable landscape.

Luke Mills PGDip – Director

Luke has over 15 years of experience in design, construction, planting and landscape planning. Originally training as a landscaper, Luke then graduated from The Oxford College of Garden Design in Residential Landscape Architecture before establishing The Landscape Service in 2017.

Luke enjoys working directly with clients and ensuring their vision is delivered with a personal creative experience and a high attention to detail, with expertise in driving a project forward from the design stage to build with a calm project management approach.

Luke is a previous winner of Pro Landscapers 30 under 30: The Next Generation

James Smith BSC – Landscape Designer

James is a talented, young designer who is passionate about plants and creating green spaces for everyone to enjoy.  Having just achieved a silver medal in the young designer category at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park and is also a winner of Pro Landscaper 30 under 30: The Next Generation.

Having graduated from Writtle University College in 2017, James has gained a wealth of experience to bring to the team and will be focusing on working on large scale commercial designs and private residential gardens as well as helping to grow the business.

“Thank you for the garden design. We really like the overall look and you have interpreted exactly what we are trying to achieve”

“We are both really happy with your design, especially with the contemporary pergola/seating area which really has the wow factor. You have given us everything that we asked for. I also think your planting proportion to the space in the garden is really nice, I think it will make the space feel very different and…

“Firstly can we thank you for the excellent design you brought us last week. You clearly understood our brief and managed to translate it to a super design really well. What we also like most is that you suggested additional items we hadn’t thought of like bringing the planting closer to the house and screening…

“I worked along side Luke on a large residential project in the Poole area. Luke is the ultimate professional with an eye for detail second to none. His passion for what he does is infectious and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Landscape Service to a client.”

“We worked with the Landscape Service when we were redesigning our outside space. We received a highly efficient and professional service and would highly recommend.”

“Very impressed. The Landscape Service are ultra reliable. Understood exactly what we wanted. Service is prompt and on budget. Highly recommended.”