A Garden Should Be More Than a Place — It Should Be an Experience
Landscapes That Breathe, Grow, and Thrive
At PolyFlora Studio we create living systems — gardens that respond to the seasons, invite biodiversity, and grow richer with time. These are not static installations. They’re immersive spaces designed for beauty, resilience, and quiet transformation.
The Studio’s fine garden design practice is grounded in naturalistic planting. This approach:
Encourages biodiversity and habitat
Thrives with minimal intervention
Offers layered, seasonal beauty that evolves over years
For those who want more than curb appeal, for those who seek immersion, care, and connection — this is where the garden begins.
A New Approach to Planting
At PolyFlora Studio we design with life in mind. Unlike conventional landscaping, which often prioritizes tidy control and ongoing upkeep, our gardens are composed to evolve gracefully. They change with the seasons, mature with the years, and reward presence over perfection.
The Studio’s philosophy is simple:
Work with natural systems, not against them
Design for beauty, ecological function, and long-term success
Create immersive plantings that invite biodiversity and meaningful change
A well-designed garden doesn’t just look beautiful, it feels alive. It forms a nexus between people, plants, and place.
What is Naturalistic Planting Design?
Naturalistic planting design is a modern, ecologically intelligent method of creating plantings that feel rooted, resilient, and alive. Rather than installing isolated plants in decorative beds, PolyFlora Studio composes layered communities responsive to season, site, and climate.
By aligning with natural processes, these plantings:
Self-sustain with densely planted compositions that suppress weeds and need less intervention
Support life by providing rich habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife
Offer immersive beauty with layered textures and colours that unfold through the seasons
One of our Studio’s most compelling examples is the Hannemann Garden — a living case study in how immersive, fine garden design can evolve over time. It demonstrates what planting can do when guided by care, artistry, and ecological thinking.
Learn how naturalistic planting design supports beautiful, low-intervention gardens in Edmonton.
Meet the Designer
PolyFlora Studio is led by Nathaniel Hannemann, a planting designer, horticulturist, and visual artist. With a foundation in ecological science and years of hands-on growing experience, he brings technical depth and artistic clarity to every project.
Nathaniel has contributed to internationally recognized landscapes, studied with leaders in naturalistic planting design, and developed a strong reputation for gardens that are as resilient as they are beautiful.
What distinguishes Nathaniel’s work is not just what he plants, but how he sees. Each project is a living system, shaped by care and intention over time.
Learn more about Nathaniel’s background in horticulture, design, and ecological planting.
See Naturalistic Planting in Action
Real-world plantings evolve, adapt, and thrive over time. Our portfolio showcases the depth, beauty, and resilience of plant-driven design.
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