About Us

OWNERS

Mike Scholtz Principal Landscape Designer + Contractor

Finding inspiration from the Hudson River School of Painters Transcendentalist Movement from his roots in the Hudson Valley of New York, Michael’s journey has led him to California, where the natural beauty of the state really appeals to him. Michael strives to bring forth nature in design, referencing the intrinsic, local beauty the earth provides in every design created. After obtaining his degree in Landscape Architecture and working for Landscape Architecture/Construction firms, Michael now dedicates his time fully to the WildFlora Landscape Design Studio as lead designer, focusing on using native drought tolerant plant materials

Alexandra Scholtz Lead Floral Designer

Like mother like daughter-- Growing up with two family-owned flower shops, Alexandra has been surrounded by the beauty of flowers from a young age. Always turning to nature for inspiration, Alexandra takes the time to understand what each bloom brings to the table. The energy & love that's behind flower-giving is what's got her hooked. With a degree in Hospitality; Event Management and extensive experience in florals; events, Alexandra brings a fresh perspective to WildFlora's Floral Studio. 

STAFF

Alex Manzano Landscape Architect

Born and raised in Barcelona, Spain, there is no question that Alex is a worldly man. Traveling over 40 countries, Alex has gained a lot of inspiration from gardens and architecture all over the world. Alex has his degree in Geography from the University of Barcelona and his Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. Alex is currently enjoying his time stateside living in Los Angeles and bringing a unique perspective to the WildFlora Landscape Design team. 

Bailey Haack Floral Designer

Bailey is our Wisconsin-grown, West Coast livin' Minnesotan at heart, who loves black coffee, tiny embroidery, music, and art of all sorts. After earning a degree in Design/Art/Mass Communication, she realized her passion for plants and flowers and decided to use her design training in a new way as a floral designer. She and her best friend Kevyn (a teeny pug/chihuahua mix pup) are recent transplants to LA, and when they’re not out exploring nature together, Bailey can likely be found helping to build a large-scale art installations, picking dead leaves off any houseplants in the vicinity, or renovating her 1979 camper van.

Chloe Bradburn Manager + Floral Designer

Hailing from America's Heartland, Chloe joined the WildFlora team to build upon her floral background from her family's floral shop in Indiana. With her playful and witty demeanor, Chloe is always looking to crack a joke and put a smile on your face. She loves the flora and fauna of the world, especially her dog Gus

Cynthia Castro Accounting Manager

Born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles, the hustle and bustle has always appealed to Cynthia. She was introduced to the accounting field at a young age and was hooked. For the past 4 years Cynthia has dedicated herself to the landscaping /horticulture business. For the better part of an era, she has been a part of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation (neoromuscular disorder that affects the nervous system). They raise awareness and have yearly bake sales. On the weekends you can catch her hiking the Griffith Park with her dogs Oso and Athena. She enjoys traveling to national monuments and exploring the world around her.

Danielle Yasuda Shop Manager + Floral Designer

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Danielle has always had a desire to explore what is beyond the city. She is most content amongst the trees and believes that nature in and of itself is more than enough of an inspiration to create. While receiving her degree in European Studies she fostered her passion for adventure and her desire to learn more about the world around her and all that is has to offer. Also an avid dancer Danielle appreciates the similarities between floral design and choreographing. She believes design is about highlighting each flower's unique look and figuring out how different flowers work best together.

Hanna La Salvia Floral Designer

Hanna grew up in both Seattle, WA and South Florida until she moved out to LA at age 19. She currently works as a freelance videographer/photographer but also dabbles in illustration work as well. She loves exploring, traveling and camping all over California and being submerged in nature. She also enjoys learning new forms of art, and is currently exploring the world of ceramics. She's always been interested in flowers and plants and uses her time at Wildflora as inspiration in her work and art. 

JJ Obee Landscape + Graphic Designer

Every authentic L.A. business needs a resident actor, and JJ is ours. She hails from the land of Buckeyes, where she studied landscape architecture at The Ohio State University. After graduating, JJ moved to Houston, Texas, working in the commercial realm of landscape architecture. Her design credits include rooftop gardens, resorts, streetscapes, and plazas, with her heaviest concentration on public playscapes. Though she made the move to California to pursue acting and writing, she has joined us part time to keep design in her life. JJ only accepts payment in the form of Dippin' Dots or mochi ice cream. 

Nicole "Coco" Amador Business Manager

Nicole "Coco" Amador is our master organizer, coming to us all the way from Redondo Beach.  Though she rocks out on the admin side of things, her love of nature makes her a great addition for Wildflora. It should be noted that she owns three sleeping bags (rated for different temperatures), and multiple "ready-to-go" camping boxes, allowing her to be launched into nature at a moment's notice. She comes with an eclectic past, multiple roles at Lemonade Restaurant from Cashier on up to Project Manager, Au Pair'ing in Australia, and professional scooter-riding in Bali.