Business Details
9 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscape & Garden Designers in Hampshire
The Landscape Service is an award-winning landscape and garden design practice established in 2017, based in the New Forest, Hampshire. Our team of experienced designers specialises in creating bespoke outdoor spaces for private, public, and commercial clients across Hampshire and Dorset. We offer a full design and build service, managing projects from initial concept through to construction and planting. Our innovative approach incorporates virtual reality technology to visualise designs, ensuring client involvement at every stage.With expertise in biodiversity net gain and planning compliance, we deliver sustainable, high-quality landscapes tailored to individual needs. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition at the BBC Gardeners' World Live Spring Fair, where we received a Platinum Medal and Best Showcase Garden award in 2023.
Services
Garden Design
Landscape Design
TLS Spaces
Garden Design and Build
Biodiversity Net Gain
Planting Installation
Project Management
Virtual Reality Design
Hard Landscaping
Soft Landscaping
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in landscape design and construction
- Our team utilises virtual reality technology for immersive design presentations
- We offer full-service design and build solutions with expert project management
- Award-winning practice with multiple industry recognitions
- Specialists in biodiversity net gain and planning compliance
Associations and certifications
- BBC Gardeners' World Live Spring Fair 2023 Platinum Medal
- BBC Gardeners' World Live Spring Fair 2023 Best Showcase Garden
What people say
Excellent design
Ultimate professional
Highly efficient
Ultra reliable
Prompt and on budget
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service transforms outdoor spaces into personalized sanctuaries. We combine functional requirements with aesthetic vision to create gardens that reflect individual lifestyles. Using advanced 3D visualisation and VR technology, we ensure complete client engagement throughout the design process. Our expertise covers all garden sizes, from urban courtyards to large estates, with a focus on sustainable planting schemes and practical layouts.
Landscape Design
Specialising in public and private sector developments, our landscape design service addresses urban environments' unique challenges. We create sustainable spaces that enhance community living while meeting planning requirements. Our approach integrates biodiversity considerations and complies with current legislation including biodiversity net gain targets. We deliver comprehensive packages from initial concept to detailed construction documentation.
Biodiversity Net Gain
We help developments achieve mandatory 10% biodiversity net gain through strategic landscape design. Our service includes habitat assessment, metric calculations, and implementation plans. We incorporate native planting schemes and sustainable features that enhance local ecosystems. Our expertise ensures compliance with DEFRA biodiversity metrics and local planning authority requirements across Hampshire and Dorset.
Garden Design and Build
Our integrated design and build service offers seamless project delivery from concept to completion. We collaborate with trusted contractors to ensure design integrity throughout construction. The service includes detailed planning, material selection, and expert planting installation. Clients benefit from coordinated project management that maintains quality control and budget adherence throughout the entire process.
TLS Spaces
TLS Spaces provides professional design visualisation services for landscape professionals. We create 2D plans, 3D visuals, and VR walkthroughs using industry-leading software. Our service supports garden designers and landscapers in presenting concepts effectively to clients. We specialise in creating accurate digital representations that enhance design communication and client understanding.
People
Luke Mills
Director
With over 15 years' experience, Luke founded The Landscape Service in 2017 after graduating from Oxford College of Garden Design. A Pro Landscapers 30 under 30 award winner, he oversees all projects with a focus on client collaboration and meticulous attention to detail.
James Smith
Landscape Designer
James brings horticultural expertise to our team, having studied at Writtle University College. A silver medal winner at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, he specialises in large-scale commercial designs and private gardens while maintaining his Pro Landscaper 30 under 30 recognition.
Jordan Ling
Landscape Designer
Jordan combines art and horticulture expertise from his Kingston University background. With seven years' local experience, he focuses on strategic design solutions that maximise space functionality while maintaining strong visual connections to surrounding environments.
Questions
What areas do you serve for landscape design projects?
We primarily serve Hampshire and Dorset, including the New Forest area, Poole, Bournemouth, and surrounding counties. Our services cover both urban and rural locations.
Can I be involved in the garden design process?
Absolutely. We maintain client involvement throughout the process, from initial consultation to final planting. We provide regular updates and VR presentations to ensure your vision is realised.
How long does a typical garden design project take?
Project duration varies by complexity but typically takes 2-8 weeks from consultation to completion. We can expedite time-sensitive projects while maintaining quality standards.
Do you handle planning permission requirements?
Yes, we manage planning considerations including permitted development checks and biodiversity net gain compliance. We can handle local authority communications on your behalf.
What makes your planting service unique?
Our planting service features high-quality plant selection and expert installation. Your lead designer personally oversees planting to ensure precise execution of the designed scheme.
Reviews (6)
Hazel Marks
Dec 16, 2020
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I am happy to endorse Luke's designing and building skills. In 2018, he completely redesigned our back garden, creating a delightful space to sit in and admire. The garden combines his ideas and mine. Luke likes to work in this collaborative way which means that the customer has more ownership over the outcome. This year Luke revamped the front garden, transforming what was dull and functional into a smart and vibrant area. I have no hesitation in recommending Luke and The Landscape Service.
Axt
Nov 04, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We can always rely on the Landscape Service. Luke is professional and extremely organised. I would not hesitate to recommend the landscape service. Luke carefully considers requirements and creates designs that completely suit the customer. A unique service that is head and shoulders above the rest.
We can always rely on the Landscape Service. Luke is professional and extremely organised. I would not hesitate to recommend the landscape service. Luke carefully considers requirements and creates designs that completely suit the customer. A unique service that is head and shoulders above the rest.
Samantha Crockett
Oct 05, 2020
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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. I look forward to the next time Harris Jackson Design & The Landscape Service work together.
Garry Packer
Sep 21, 2020
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Luke was very good on helping us to see the potential for the redesign of our garden, including the new patio we needed to replace our existing and crumbling old one. He quickly came up with the very professional designs, gave advice on planting and was available for any questions we had about the project when it was being worked upon.
Allan Thompson
Jul 31, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Very impressed. The Landscape Service are ultra reliable. Understood exactly what we wanted. Service is prompt and on budget. Highly recommended.
Very impressed. The Landscape Service are ultra reliable. Understood exactly what we wanted. Service is prompt and on budget. Highly recommended.
Dave Dodge
Jul 10, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
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.
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.
