We are a professional design build company creating highly individual and inspiring landscapes since 1991.
We focus on creativity, discipline, innovation and attention to detail.
We aim to create beautiful, natural environments that inspire and refresh those who use them. Each project is an opportunity for a delightful creation, we look forward to being part of yours.
María del Sol Galdón
Landscape Architect
Maria is a registered Landscape Architect and holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of British Columbia. She has professional experience as a landscape architect and interior designer, from site specific to urban scale. Maria leads all of Planta’s design projects. Formerly at O2 Planning + Design, she is also a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary’s Master of Landscape Architecture Program. Maria was named Western’s Living Magazine 2019 Landscape Designer of the Year.
Frank Galdón
General Manager
Frank is the General Manager for Planta. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Calgary. Frank is a Landscape Industry Certified Manager (CNLA) and Landscape Technician (LANTA). He has been at Planta for over 20 years. Frank manages all aspects of Planta's construction and maintenance operations.
Planta Team
Jorgelina
Accounts
Receivable
Kurt
Landscape Construction
Atul
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyler
Landscape
Construction
Diego
Landscape
Construction
Alex
Landscape
Construction
Mike
Landscape
Construction
Edward
Landscape
Maintenance
Sergio
Landscape
Construction
Andrea
Accounts Manager
Kyle
Landscape Construction
Elham
Intern Landscape
Architect
Melanie
Office Manager
Nathan
Landscape
Construction
Paul
Landscape
Construction
Conrad
Landscape
Construction
Yusef
Landscape
Maintenance
Michael
Landscape
Construction
Luis
Senior Consultant
Weiting
Intern
Landscape
Architect
Kevin
Landscape
Construction
Parnian
Marketing
Designer
Sean
Landscape
Construction
Rocky
Landscape
Construction
Mel
Landscape
Construction
Nicolas
Landscape
Construction
Roque
Landscape
Construction
Awards
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2013
2010
2009
2008
2007
LANTA Award of Excellence
Residential Landscape Design
Ross Residence
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
LANTA Award of Excellence
Residential Landscape Construction
Ulmer Residence
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
LANTA Award of Merit
Residential Landscape Design
Verma Residence
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
Landscape Designer of the Year 2019 Winner
María del Sol Galdón
Western Living Magazine
LANTA Award of Excellence
Residential Landscape Construction
O’Brien Residence
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
LANTA Award of Merit
Residential Landscape Design
Auburn Lake Residence
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
LANTA Award of Merit
Residential Landscape Construction
MacKay Backyard Retreat
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
LANTA Award of Merit
Residential Landscape Construction
Carlton Street Residence
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
LANTA Award of Merit
Residential Landscape Construction
Altador Residence
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
LANTA Award of Merit
Residential Landscape Feature
Murias Residence Stormwater Management
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
Western Living’s 2018 Designers of the Year Shortlist
Landscape Design Shortlist
LANTA Award of Merit
Residential Landscape Design
Carlton Street Residence
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
LANTA Award of Merit
Residential Landscape Design
Altador Residence
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
LANTA Award of Merit
Residential Landscape Design
Killarney Residential Modern
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
LANTA Award of Merit
Residential Landscape Construction
Wildwood Residence
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
LANTA Award of Merit
Residential Landscape Construction
Carney Residence
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
CSLA National Merit Award
Green Infrastructure in Calgary’s Mobility Corridors
Canadian Society of Landscape Architects Awards of Excellence
Awarded to María Galdón
Top Graduating Thesis Study Award
University of British Columbia School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Awarded to María Galdón
IFLA Jury Award
International Federation of Landscape Architects Student Competition Energizing Maasvalley
Awarded to María Galdón
Certifications
LANTA
CNLA
AALA
CSLA
ACSA
LSTS
LIVE ROOF
WCB
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trade Association, Active member
Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, Active member
Alberta Association of Landscape Architects, Full member
Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, Full member
Alberta Construction Safety Association, Active member
Landscape Safety Training System, Active member
Green Roof System Installation Certified
Active member
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