Our Story

Santa Barbara's Garden Studio Since 2008

Founded on a love for plants that belong here and a belief that outdoor spaces should feel like extensions of the home — not just afterthoughts.

Leafline Co. founders in a Santa Barbara garden
Who We Are

Started Small. Still Personal.

Leafline Co. was founded in 2008 by Elena Marsh and Tomás Reyes — two landscape architects who met while studying at UC Santa Barbara and shared an obsession with the ecology of coastal California. They launched the studio with a belief that Santa Barbara's gardens should reflect Santa Barbara's environment: vibrant, drought-tolerant, layered, and full of life.

Eighteen years later, we've completed over 1,200 projects across the metro area — from modest backyard refreshes in Beaverton to multi-acre estate gardens in Lake Oswego. Our team has grown to 22, but every project still gets the same personal attention Elena and Tomás put into those first gardens.

We hold Oregon CCB license #225847, carry $2M in general liability insurance, and are active members of the Oregon Association of Nurseries. Our crew includes two certified arborists and three ASLA-accredited landscape architects.

What We Believe

Our Three Commitments

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Ecological Honesty

We won't install plants that are wrong for Santa Barbara's climate to satisfy a trend. Every plant we specify belongs here — and we'll tell you honestly if a design idea won't survive our dry summers.

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Transparent Process

No surprise invoices, no unexplained materials. Every quote is itemized. Every change is discussed before it happens. We treat your budget with the same respect we give your garden.

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Craft Over Speed

We won't rush a project to fit the next one in. Proper soil preparation, thoughtful spacing, and clean installation take time — and they're the reason our gardens still look excellent years after completion.

Credentials

Licensed, Certified & Fully Insured

CCB
Oregon Licensed #225847
ASLA
Accredited Landscape Architects
$2M
General Liability Insurance
ISA
Certified Arborists on Staff
Start Your Project

Let's Talk About Your Garden

A free, no-pressure on-site consultation. We'll look at your space together, discuss your goals, and give you an honest assessment of what's possible.

(805) 453-9551
Santa Barbara garden by Leafline Co.