About WILD EYE
Wild Eye (formerly Miller Garden Design) was established by Luke Miller, a free-range child of the 80s, who fell in love with nature while wandering the woods behind his family home in Southwest Pennsylvania. There, joy revealed itself in the discovery of Mayapples or an ephemeral Trillium nestled in the roots of an Ash. After studying dance on scholarship at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, he embarked on an award-winning performance career and brings that artistic passion and rigor to every project. When Luke discovered the therapeutic benefits of gardening on a Brooklyn rooftop, he quickly began absorbing as much plant knowledge as possiblE which led him to become a certified Horticulturist (Brooklyn Botanic Garden) and, in turn, a certified Landscape Designer (New York Botanical Garden). The mysterious attraction of a woodland edge pulls him into every project - small, large, urban, or upstate.
Our Services
Design
Wild Eye can rejuvenate an existing garden or create a completely new outdoor space for you. We design everything from decks and patios to rooftops, tree pits, and container gardens. Whatever the size and scope of your project, if it’s outside your front door, we can help greenify it!
Plant Sourcing & Installation
We source plants from reputable and environmentally responsible nurseries throughout the tri-state area. Luke has been developing relationships with some wonderful organic growers who truly love their plants. Having access to high-quality plant material is crucial to establishing a vibrant and lasting greenspace.
Maintenance
Wild Eye uses an organic approach to good gardening by keeping toxins out of your spaces at all costs. The health of your family, pets, and plants is extremely important to us. By implementing an Integrative Pest Management (IPM) system to tackle problem insects and pathogens, you can rest easy knowing that your garden is as healthy as it is verdant.
Our Ethos
PEOPLE
PLACE
PLANTS
First and foremost, our gardens are designed to bring PEOPLE closer to nature by greenifying outdoor spaces with a sense of PLACE. Every garden has its own story waiting to be told, and by introducing clients to the profound joy of fauna-attracting flora, our gardens provide year-round interest where the PLANTS are not only beautiful but serve an important ecological purpose. Before Wild Eye chooses the right plant for the right place, your garden needs GOOD BONES. Whether that is achieved through hardscaping or architectural plants, each design begins with STRUCTURE. clearly defined planting areas supply the perfect counterpoint for our relaxed planting palettes that spill into and fill a space. Our commitment to incorporating natives into every garden and choosing plants that directly benefit our environment lends a NATURALISTIC edge to every design.