--- title: "Jean Brooks Landscapes — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/jean-brooks-landscapes-pfvwus-pf~881288509 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~881288509.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Jean Brooks Landscapes" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/67a37b3c014d0de3_8569-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States" latitude: 42.3687 longitude: -71.0836 phone: "(617) 354-0643" website: http://www.jeanbrookslandscapes.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 23 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 133 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Jean Brooks Landscapes Original Houzz profile: [Jean Brooks Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/jean-brooks-landscapes-pfvwus-pf~881288509) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Cambridge, MA - **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Brookline, Arlington, Jamaica Plain, Lexington, Needham, South Boston, Wellesley, Belmont, Winchester, Sudbury, Weston, Charlestown, Chestnut Hill, Newton Center, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, Wellesley Hills, West Newton - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (23 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves At Jean Brooks Landscapes, we provide the three most important components to a vital and memorable landscape: a carefully conceived and thoughtful design, a meticulously orchestrated and executed installation, and most importantly, a robust maintenance program that will shepherd your garden from implementation to maturation. This is what makes us unique. We believe our success can be traced to three inherent company traits: 1\) Our style, which honors both traditional and contemporary aesthetics, incorporating design elements inspired by nature. 2\) Our staff, comprised of talented designers, seasoned plant lovers, and skilled workers. 3\) Our mission, to create imaginative and unique landscapes to meet any design preference with the aim of inspiring and enriching the lives of those who reside there. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Patio Design - Outdoor Lighting Design - Project Management - Living Walls - Landscape Architecture ### Areas Served - Boston - Cambridge - Newton - Somerville - Brookline - Arlington - Jamaica Plain - Lexington - Needham - South Boston - Wellesley - Belmont - Winchester - Sudbury - Weston - Charlestown - Chestnut Hill - Newton Center - Newton Highlands - Newton Lower Falls - Newton Upper Falls - Newtonville - Wellesley Hills - West Newton ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 500,000.00 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Jean Brooks Landscapes | | Address | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States | | Phone | (617) 354-0643 | | Website | http://www.jeanbrookslandscapes.com | | License Number | 1 | | Followers on Houzz | 133 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jeanbrookslandscapes - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/jeanbrookslands - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/jean-brooks-landscapes - Blog — http://jeanbrookslandscapes.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Jean Brooks Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/jean-brooks-landscapes-pfvwus-pf~881288509) - **Website:** http://www.jeanbrookslandscapes.com - **Phone:** (617) 354-0643 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Boston Home 2020, Published in Architectural Digest, Boston Magazine, Architecture Leaders Today, New England Home, and This Old House Magazine. Our work has been recognized by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for innovation in both urban and children's garden design. - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2020), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 23 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Allison Callinan, Dec. 2018** > As first-time homeowners, we knew we wanted a beautiful landscape but weren't entirely sure how it was going to turn out or how to approach it. Jean Brooks Landscapes was so incredibly accommodating and professional through the entire process. From the onset the design was perfect we loved everything we saw and wondered if it really could all be done with our budget. Sure enough, Jean and her team took excellent care of our space and turned it into our favorite part of the house! We are so thankful and appreciative and highly recommend Jean to anyone looking for a beautiful yard! **Comment from Jean Brooks Landscapes:** > Allison: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. The pleasure was ours! All the best, Jean **★★★★★ — Barbara Calhoun, Dec. 2018** > Jean Brooks Landscapes was recommended to us by our contractor when renovating our Beacon Hill home and Rooftop. Jean and her team were highly professional, creative and easy to work with throughout the entire process. > She was exceptional in organizing and coordinating with the contractor the difficult task of bringing all the furniture, plant material and planters to the rooftop by crane. We now have an amazing, comfortable, casual, outdoor space that suits all our needs for entertaining family and friends. We can't thank them enough. **Comment from Jean Brooks Landscapes:** > Thank you Barbara. It was truly our pleasure. Best, Jean **★★★ — FIYAZ KANJI, Oct. 2018** > We engaged with Jean hoping for her company to do landscape work on our property in Cambridge. She came well reviewed, did work on our street for another project, and also ran ads on NPR's morning show so we assumed that her team would be a good addition to our renovation team that included a builder, designers, and various other trades. > > \[removed the remainder of this review to reflect a more recent interaction\] **★★★★★ — Tom Buske, Dec. 2017** > Every single day, Jean Brooks and her fantastic staff work to make their clients' world more beautiful. As a marketing professional, I have learned a lot about their business over 10 years and have seen them apply their deep knowledge of the art and science of landscaping to every project, small or large, with joy, imagination, integrity and humor. Plus, they listen. **★★★★★ — MAREN ANDERSON, Dec. 2017** > Jean Brooks designed our planters, helped us select the furniture, and made a lovely room on the deck of a 26th floor condo in downtown Boston. We have beautiful plantings every season, and the team picks perfect colors with a combination of perennials and annuals that bloom all season long. They maintain and keep up the planters and the pots, and it always looks beautiful. We are surrounded by beauty all year long! Thanks to you all. **★★★★★ — vdoucette12, Dec. 2017** > I couldn’t have been more pleased with the work Jean and her crew did at our summer home in Wellfleet. Incredible team and outstanding designers. **★★★★★ — Rachel Nardin, Dec. 2017** > Mary Ellen came up with a very creative and beautiful design for my urban outdoor space. The company, under Samantha, has continued to maintain the garden and have worked with me to replace or augment some plantings. The work is always beautifully done. I especially appreciate the excellent communication I get from the company regarding issues and scheduled visits. I would recommend this company highly. **★★★★★ — H Jackson, Dec. 2017** > The Jean Brooks Landscapes team is outstanding, from design to installation to maintenance. They totally know what they are doing, have a great sense of design, and also were quite responsive to our needs as homeowners for our yard/garden. The results are beautiful and a perfect match for our old house in a fairly dense urban neighborhood. We are enjoying the new design and the new plantings very much. The people at Jean Brooks are creative, professional, honest and friendly-- total pros. We happily recommend them. **★★★★★ — Nancy Mirken, Dec. 2017** > When the team of JBL comes to Work their magic something incredible takes place! > Precision and placement and the passion that each member invests into their work shows in every flower, every hedge and bush and every stunning display they build! Wether it be a large modern floral pot or a garden of explosive bursts of color, it’s always spectacular!! I’ve been a client of theirs for a long time and no one has a more beautiful oasis then i do because of their team! **★★★★★ — The Hambelton Company, June 2016** > We are a landscape, masonry and site construction company working in eastern Massachusetts. We have been working with Jean Brooks and her skilled staff for ten years.. Jean is not only a talented designer but also a fine collaborator. When faced with an on site challenge, Jean manages to identify the problem and offer a solution with a calming effect. Her professionalism and intelligence are invaluable on the project! **★★★★★ — mlancelotta, Jan. 2016** > We completed a large landscaping project with Jean Brook Landscapes last year and could not have been more pleased with our experience. We live in a historic victorian home in the Boston area, and recently purchased the property adjacent to ours which has an old barn on it that had been converted into a carriage house. After the purchase we wanted to do some landscaping to improve the look of the barn lot and make the properties look more cohesive. It was a challenging project to tackle because the properties, when combined, are a bit oddly shaped, there are significant changes in the grade, and throughout the properties there are several rock walls that needed to be incorporated into the design. Jean and her team did an amazing job creating a plan that made everything look as if it had always belonged together. Although there are still distinct areas, they now have a more consistent look and seem to flow together much better. > > The project included extensive site prep, updates and additions to hardscaping and irrigation, and landscaping that included several new trees, shrubs, and ground cover. Jean and her design staff helped us select beautiful, unique, and often native plantings that not only help give us privacy, but also look beautiful year round. In addition, they thoughtfully incorporated several existing plantings we already had. We felt as if the designers had a good understanding of our aesthetic, and that they were able to make the new additions fit well with the look of the existing landscaping. > > Two of my favorite elements of the design include a kitchen garden they planted in an old stone foundation, and a cut flower garden just outside our kitchen window. The mix of plantings is both beautiful and functional, and it was such a joy to look outside the window this past summer to see bees happily buzzing around the blooms. We had always enjoyed the outdoor spaces around our house, but the updates that Jean and her team incorporated made them even more attractive and livable. I keep joking that my new favorite room in our house is the patio that has now been beautifully shielded by a row of very handsome hornbeam trees. (A tree I had never heard of before but now might be one of my favorites.) > > I was also very impressed with the expertise of her irrigation and construction managers. The irrigation system they installed was very carefully designed and has a highly sophisticated sensors that make it very water efficient. And her construction manager has an extensive engineering background which gave me confidence that the changes they made to the grade of our driveway wouldn’t result in a flood in our basement. To top it off, the crew that installed everything was always very professional and friendly, and a pleasure to have around the yard. They were so patient with my ongoing list of questions, and though I was excited to have the project finished, I sort of missed having them around when it was done. > > I would highly recommend Jean Brooks to anyone considering a small or large landscaping project. They truly live up to their reputation as one of the premier landscaping companies in the Boston area. **Comment from Jean Brooks Landscapes:** > Hi Megan, Thanks so much for these kind words. Maryellen, Tim, Brad and I loved working with you and your garden. For Christmas, we had a T-shirt made for Losson that says "Awesome Losson". Looking forward to some fresh plantings, and mint galore in the Spring! -- Jean and the JBL crew **★★★★★ — User, Jan. 2016** > Over the course of the last 10 years plus, it has been my pleasure to work with Jean Brooks and her staff on many occasions, designing and engineering garden structures as specified in their landscape concepts. Jean's imagination and sense of style have often resulted in interesting and creative solutions to difficult urban landscaping problems. It is always enjoyable to work with professionals who are concerned with the details, right through completion. ## Selected projects - [Back Bay Roofdeck Revisit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/back-bay-roofdeck-revisit-pj-vj~2617560) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 7 - [Weston, Country Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weston-country-oasis-pj-vj~2617677) - Location: Weston, MA - Photos: 9 - [Back Bay, Rooftop/Kitchen Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/back-bay-rooftop-kitchen-garden-pj-vj~245304) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 16 - Description: This garden takes advantage of the chimney tops and attics spaces of the urban landscape of the Back Bay- we refer to it as "Mary-Poppinsville". Split in to two areas- seating and dinning/cooking. shrubs, perennials, annuals, and edibles including: herbs, tomatoes, The client is a gourmet chef and uses the foods in his cooking. With limited space, the most popular edible plants that clients ask for are tomatoes and herbs because the herbs can be used in daily cooking and theres nothing to compar… - [Huron Villiage, Cambridge, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/huron-villiage-cambridge-ma-pj-vj~2399670) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 5 - [Weston Country Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weston-country-estate-pj-vj~576733) - Location: Weston, MA - Photos: 11 - Description: When it comes to your dream home in the country, the gardens are as important as the house itself. Whether the setting is woodland, rolling hills or shores of a lake, your landscape should blend with and enhance the natural environment. It should also provide quiet, intimate spaces where you can enjoy the outdoors, Perhaps you imagine an orchard where you and your children can pick apples, or a natural stone swimming pool for cooling off on hot days. Or maybe your ideal garden is simply a patio… - [Downtown Boston Roofdeck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-boston-roofdeck-pj-vj~733934) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 4 - [Boston, MA Penthouse Rooftop Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-ma-penthouse-rooftop-garden-pj-vj~199626) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 13 - Description: Amidst sweeping views of the city, this Boston roof garden offers a little slice of privacy. Fruit trees, vegetables and an assortment of herbs are bountiful even on the 18th floor! These images show the garden throughout many seasons. - [Lakeville, CT Country Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeville-ct-country-estate-pj-vj~199195) - Location: Lakeville, CT - Photos: 4 - Description: When it comes to your dream home in the country, the gardens are as important as the house itself. Whether the setting is woodland, rolling hills or shores of a lake, your landscape should blend with and enhance the natural environment. It should also provide quiet, intimate spaces where you can enjoy the outdoors, Perhaps you imagine an orchard where you and your children can pick apples, or a natural stone swimming pool for cooling off on hot days. Or maybe your ideal garden is simply a patio… - [Litchfield County, CT Country Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/litchfield-county-ct-country-estate-pj-vj~199192) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: When it comes to your dream home in the country, the gardens are as important as the house itself. Whether the setting is woodland, rolling hills or shores of a lake, your landscape should blend with and enhance the natural environment. It should also provide quiet, intimate spaces where you can enjoy the outdoors, Perhaps you imagine an orchard where you and your children can pick apples, or a natural stone swimming pool for cooling off on hot days. Or maybe your ideal garden is simply a patio… - [Cambridge, MA Urban Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cambridge-ma-urban-oasis-pj-vj~210184) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 5 - Description: A seasoned gardener called on us to help her with her decades old Cambridge landscape. The addition of fieldstone paths, formal boxwood hedges and perennials pulled it all together. The result, magic! - [Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harvard-square-cambridge-ma-pj-vj~206888) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 4 - [Wellfleet, Seaside Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wellfleet-seaside-garden-pj-vj~245389) - Location: Wellfleet, MA - Photos: 12 - [Beacon Hill Courtyard Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beacon-hill-courtyard-garden-pj-vj~576723) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 5 - Description: At this Federal Style brownstone in Beacon Hill, we converted a courtyard of brick and wrought iron to a contemporary design using blue stone and cedar. - [Spring Tulips in Cambridge, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-tulips-in-cambridge-ma-pj-vj~553209) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 7 - Description: Gardens all around Cambridge - featuring some beautiful blooms! - [Cambridge, MA Rooftop Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cambridge-ma-rooftop-patio-pj-vj~206896) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 9 - Description: A Japanese inspired rooftop oasis that features a full kitchen, raised vegetable beds, dining and living room areas. Pergola and bridge designed in collaboration with Trellis Structures. - [North Cambridge, MA Urban Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-cambridge-ma-urban-garden-pj-vj~317380) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 21 - [Hammond Pond, Chestnut Hill, MA Urban Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hammond-pond-chestnut-hill-ma-urban-landscape-pj-vj~199624) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 6 - [Winchester, MA Country Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winchester-ma-country-estate-pj-vj~199189) - Location: Winchester, MA - Photos: 6 - Description: When it comes to your dream home in the country, the gardens are as important as the house itself. Whether the setting is woodland, rolling hills or shores of a lake, your landscape should blend with and enhance the natural environment. It should also provide quiet, intimate spaces where you can enjoy the outdoors, Perhaps you imagine an orchard where you and your children can pick apples, or a natural stone swimming pool for cooling off on hot days. Or maybe your ideal garden is simply a patio… - [North Cambridge, Urban Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-cambridge-urban-garden-pj-vj~317498) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 10 - [Annisquam, MA Seaside Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annisquam-ma-seaside-garden-pj-vj~648222) - Location: Gloucester, MA - Photos: 6 [See all 35 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/jean-brooks-landscapes-pfvwus-pf~881288509) ## Ideabooks - [Early Spring Moments](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84887224/list/early-spring-moments) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jeanbrookslandscapes) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the chairs** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, Do you know what store the chairs were purchased from? Thank you! A: Hi Michelle, aren't those chairs awesome! They were purchased from JANUS et Cie at the Boston Design Center. **Q: What is the ground cover, please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Cindy, Thanks for your inquiry! The ground cover is called sweet woodruff. We use it all the time. Isn't it precious?! Best, --Jean **Q: This container is so beautiful. Can you suggest where to find one?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi - Thanks for your question. I bought these 'honey glazed" pots years ago at Mahoneys. I think you can still find them there. They were not that expensive but I just loved the richness of the glaze. Best of luck. Jean Brooks **Q: Beautiful fence! Is it stained? If so, what color? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you! It is unstained cedar. With time it just grays out. **Q: Fantastic container gardening -** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the trees in large containers. Do the birch trees survive the New England winters outside? Where do you get your large planters? Your designs are amazing!!! A: Hi BrendaL Thanks so much for your kind words! These are River birch and they are tough. This garden is on the 17th floor and they are doing fine. The containers are custom, designed by us and built by S&H Construction. Thanks again. Best, Jean **Q: Fence** *(in Photo Questions)* Really like the fence design. How tall was it? A: HI, Thanks! It is 6 feet tall which is the highest you can go in Cambridge, MA. It is also a good height, just below eye-level (depending on how tall you are!!) best, Jean Brooks --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*