Bringing Plant-Driven Design to Life

Ecological Planting Design Services in Edmonton

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PolyFlora Studio offers a complete suite of planting design services in Edmonton, guiding clients from concept to installation and long-term care. Whether you’re seeking fine garden design, consultation, or professional planting support, our flexible system creates beautiful, biodiverse landscapes that grow stronger each year.

Introduction: Why These Services?

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Naturalistic planting design is about more than just choosing nice plants — it’s about the right plants in the right place with the right care. Our services are built around a practical, proven system used at the Hannemann Garden, which ensures that each installation is not only visually striking, but ecologically functional and long-lasting. Whether you’re looking for a full-service planting project or guidance for a DIY approach, our process is flexible and tailored to your needs.

How our Services Work Together

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Our services function as a complete cycle from concept design to planting and long-term care. They are flexible so you can engage with as much or as little as needed. Each step builds on the next, ensuring cohesive, high-quality results that set up your project for success.

Who is This For?

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Our services are ideal for:

  • Homeowners seeking high-quality, plant-driven landscapes

  • Clients who value beauty, ecology, and long-term performance

  • Those wanting a full-service planting project or expert guidance for DIY

  • Landscape architects wishing to integrate high-quality plantings in their designs

Why Invest in a Plant-Driven Approach?

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Naturalistic planting is not just an aesthetic choice — it’s a high-performance design approach that:

  • Creates landscapes that mature beautifully over time

  • Supports biodiversity and ecological function

  • Handles climate extremes with more resilience

  • Provides unique, immersive experiences

Discover how naturalistic planting outperforms conventional landscaping across seasons and years.

Site Layout and Hardscape Design

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Good plantings are only as strong as the spaces that support them. While our primary focus is plant-driven design, we can also provide master planning, site layout, and higher-level hardscape design — helping you structure your space effectively.

We offer expert insight into circulation, material selection, and overall site function, but leave technical construction and hardscape execution to landscape architects, contractors, and skilled builders. Our priority is bringing spaces to life through high-quality plantings. 

How it all Works

Our process begins with conversation and moves toward customized solutions. Whether you’re seeking expert guidance, a full-service planting, or design collaboration, we tailor our approach to meet your project’s goals.

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  • Part 1: Studio Consultation

    • You contact us through the form on the Contact page.

    • We meet to discuss your project goals, site details, and approach. This session allows us to understand your needs and determine if we’re the right fit for your project.

    • We schedule a site visit consultation.

    Part 2: Site Visit Consultation

    • We walk through your property to refine ideas, evaluate site conditions, and assess project feasibility. This session has a clear agenda, focusing on specific design, planting, or project logistics.

    • A quote for the project will be provided following the site visit.

  • For those who need expert insights without a formal design package, these sessions provide tailored advice based on your needs.

    • On-site consultation — best for design guidance and support with plant procurement, planting layout, and stewardship

    • Studio-based consultation — ideal for design discussions, plant sourcing strategies, or broader project planning in a focused setting

    • Online consultation — a flexible option for design advice, planting strategy, or DIY project support from anywhere

  • We provide specialized consultation for landscape architects, planners, and developers looking to integrate high-quality planting design into their projects. Whether you need guidance on plant selection, naturalistic design principles, or ecological function, we offer tailored collaboration to ensure your project succeeds.

    • Custom consultation format — available online or in person

    • Flexible engagement — project-based or ongoing support for your design team

Service Bundles

Our service bundles streamline the process, helping you choose the level of support that best fits your needs. While these packages provide a structured approach, options can be customized during consultations to match your project’s needs.

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  • Includes: Consultation and high-level concept design

    Best for: Those looking for a starting point before committing to a full design or installation

    Helps with: Providing a big-picture vision for your site, offering layout ideas and planting direction without committing to full-scale implementation

  • Includes: Finalized designs with plant selection and composition

    Best for: Clients who want a fully developed planting plan but prefer to handle installation and care themselves

    Helps with: Creating a refined, site-specific planting design ready for implementation at your own pace

  • Includes: Finalized designs, plant procurement, and professional planting

    Best for: Those who want support through planting but are comfortable handling ongoing care

    Helps with: Everything needed to establish a high-quality planting, ensuring correct installation and plant health from the start

  • Includes: Finalized designs, plant procurement, professional planting, and long-term care

    Best for: Those who want a fully supported experience from design to planting to long-term success

    Helps with: Peace of mind and an expertly completed project

Custom Pricing

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Every project is unique and pricing is customized based on site conditions, project scope, and level of service. We’ll work with you to determine the best approach for your needs.

After reviewing the service bundles, book a consultation to discuss your project in detail. We will then provide you with a quote outlining the full scope of work.

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