About ATL

Amy Turner Landscape is a Toronto-based landscape architecture firm, founded by Amy Turner, a licensed landscape architect and former arborist. With a passion for environmental stewardship and community-driven design, Amy combines her deep knowledge of southern Ontario's native plant communities with a focus on creating functional, sustainable outdoor spaces.

Amy specializes in residential landscape design, crafting bespoke environments that seamlessly integrate aesthetics, practicality, and sustainability to enhance the lives of homeowners. Her expertise extends to larger community projects, including the design and implementation of several parks across Toronto, where she has championed universal accessibility and community engagement.

In addition to residential and public spaces, Amy is dedicated to empowering non-profits through dynamic, interactive designs that evolve with the needs of their users. Her approach prioritizes inclusivity, adaptability, and creating spaces that foster social connection and vitality.

Amy’s designs not only inspire but are built to endure, enriching the lives of all who interact with them for years to come.

If you're considering a transformation of your outdoor space, we’d be happy to discuss how we can bring your vision to life.

Approach

Urbanization has disrupted once-productive landscapes, permanently altering natural habitats. Ecologically informed landscape design aims to restore harmony between human activities and the environment. By focusing on site-specific, contextual solutions, this approach ensures long-term sustainability while enhancing the natural surroundings for people and wildlife alike. It recognizes the interconnectedness of landscape elements—people, plants, animals, soil, water, insects, and ecosystems—creating balanced, thriving spaces.

Key goals of ecologically-informed landscape design:

  • Conserve natural resources through sustainable practices.

  • Protect and enhance biodiversity in urban areas.

  • Adopt low-impact maintenance strategies to reduce environmental disruption and resource consumption.

Through our designs, we aim to foster spaces that are not only beautiful but also environmentally responsible, enriching the lives of those who experience them.

Selected Clients