Boutique Landscape Design · Newton & Greater Boston
Where Gardens
Become Living
Stories.
100% Women-Owned Studio Crafting bespoke container gardens, seasonal installations, and outdoor sanctuaries for discerning homes across Newton, Boston, Wellesley & Brookline.
Begin Your StoryOur Story
Not a Service.
A Philosophy
of Flourishing.
LeafLore was born from a singular belief: that every outdoor space carries a story about the people who inhabit it. Founded by Lorena Marçal, our studio blends feminine sensitivity, botanical mastery, and an obsession with craft to create landscapes that feel as intentional as a couture interior.
From curated container arrangements on Brookline brownstones to sweeping seasonal transformations across Newton's most treasured estates — we approach every project as an act of storytelling, where rare plants, artisan vessels, and the rhythms of New England's seasons converge into something genuinely unforgettable.
Transformations
What We Do
Crafted for
the Exceptional
From the first sketch to the last bloom of the season, every LeafLore engagement is defined by intentionality — and an uncompromising commitment to the #LeafLoreLush aesthetic.
Bespoke compositions using heritage brands like Campania International and hand-thrown Bergs Pots from Tuscany. Each vessel is treated as sculpture; each plant, a curated statement of personality.
Signature ServiceFour complete annual transformations aligned with New England's calendar — Spring tulips, Summer tropicals, Autumn chrysanthemums, and Winter evergreens. A living landscape that never stands still.
Year-Round LoyaltyReclaimed granite, thermal bluestone, hand-finished limestone, Corten steel planters, and Ipe decking — materials chosen for character, longevity, and their ability to age beautifully alongside the planting.
Materials BlockRain gardens, native pollinator meadows, permeable paving systems, and smart drip irrigation — ecological resilience woven seamlessly into a luxury aesthetic that protects Brookline's historic foundations.
Eco-LuxuryIoT soil sensors, WiFi-adaptive irrigation, integrated architectural audio, and precision LED lighting — the invisible infrastructure that transforms a garden into a responsive, intelligent extension of the home.
2026 TechnologyArtisan framing of botanicals sourced from your own garden — a timeless keepsake of a season's beauty. A signature LeafLore offering, beloved as a personal memento and a one-of-a-kind heirloom gift.
Heirloom DetailThe Materials Block
Authentic Materials.
Enduring Character.
We believe a landscape should reveal more beauty with age, not less. Every material we specify is chosen for its authenticity, its ability to develop patina, and its resonance with the historic architecture of Greater Boston.
The backbone of New England landscapes. Irreplaceable for its durability, its textures — bush-hammered or honed — and its authentic connection to the region's geological identity.
Non-slip, beautifully toned, and architecturally versatile. The preferred surface for high-use outdoor dining areas and Brookline brownstone rear courtyards.
A living material: its rust patina evolves uniquely on every property, creating a dramatic contrast with lush plantings and the muted tones of natural stone.
Selected for density, fungal resistance, and the silver-grey elegance they develop naturally. The benchmark standard for luxury outdoor living structures in Massachusetts.
The Container Block
Living
Sculpture.
For the urban properties and rooftop terraces of Brookline, Newton, and Boston's South End, the container is our canvas. We follow the Thriller, Filler, Spiller methodology — elevated to boutique standard with deep-jewel plantings, premium vessels, and EarthBox self-watering systems that ensure peak vitality through every New England summer.
Our containers are never mere decoration. They anchor space, create vertical drama, attract pollinators, and shift across four complete seasonal identities — each one photographable, each one unmistakably LeafLore.
Tulips, Pansies,
Allium, Muscari
Tropicals, Vibrant Annuals,
Salvia, Heuchera
Chrysanthemums, Ornamental
Kale, Dahlias, Berries
Evergreens, Red Berry
Branches, Pine Cones
How We Work
Effortless
Luxury
Our clients shouldn't think about their gardens — only enjoy them. We handle every detail, from the first consultation to the final seasonal refresh.
A private consultation at your property. We listen deeply, assess the architecture and light, and begin crafting a vision that is entirely and unmistakably your own.
A bespoke proposal: plant palettes, material selections, vessel pairings, and seasonal programming — all rendered beautifully before a single plant is placed.
Our all-female installation team arrives on a single scheduled day. Work is meticulous, unhurried, and respectful of your home and time. The result is exactly what you imagined.
Four times a year we return, transforming your space for the next season — maintaining the standard, evolving the narrative. Your landscape is always at its absolute finest.
"We don't just plant gardens.
We give life to stories —
and every story is yours."
Lorena Marçal · Founder, LeafLore Landscaping
The LeafLore World
#LeafLoreLush
Begin Your Story
Your Garden
Awaits Its
Author.
We take a limited number of new clients each season to ensure every project receives our full attention. Reserve your consultation — and let's create something extraordinary together.