Custom Landscape

Design for Central

Oregon

Custom Landscape

Design for Central

Oregon

Creating Custom Landscapes for Bend and

Central Oregon

Landscape Design & Master Planning

Custom Plant Palettes

Allscapes

Complete CAD/BIM design illustrating every aspect of your landscape.

Curated plant choices for every situation be it deer resistant, low water, firewise, sun or shade.

Beyond the plants, patio, water feature, lighting, pathways and all the structural aspects of your landscape.

Carlsen Designs has been creating landscape designs in Central Oregon since 2006 and has an extensive knowledge of the local ecosystem to create thriving and sustainable landscapes that blend form and function.

Each new project is a design unique to the site and client needs from paver patios, water features and custom plant palettes with customer service that extends beyond the creation of the landscape design.

I work with you, your contractor, the HOA, and/or the architect to create a custom landscape design that best meets your needs and budget in a timely manner. Tanya Carlsen ensures that your ideas are heard, communication is prompt and thorough making the design process smooth and easy.

Creating Custom Landscapes for Bend and

Central Oregon

Landscape Design & Master Planning

Complete CAD/BIM designs 7illustrating every aspect of your landscape.

Custom Plant Palettes

Curated plant choices for every situation be it deer resistant, low water, firewise, sun or shade.

Allscapes

Beyond the plants: patio, water

feature, lighting, pathways and all the

structural aspects of your landscape.

Carlsen Designs has been creating landscape designs in Central Oregon since 2006 and has an extensive knowledge of the local ecosystem to create thriving and sustainable landscapes that blend form and function.

Each new project is a design unique to the site and client needs from paver patios, water features and custom plant palettes with customer service that extends beyond the creation of the landscape design.

I work with you, your contractor, the HOA, and/or the architect to create a custom landscape design that best meets your needs and budget in a timely manner. Tanya Carlsen ensures that your ideas are heard, communication is prompt and thorough making the design process smooth and easy

WHO WE ARE

Tanya Carlsen creates custom outdoor plans for Central Oregon homeowners. Each project starts with a site visit and a tailored plan for your property.

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Selected Landscape Designs

for Central Oregon Properties

Take a closer look at past designs shaped by the Central Oregon lifestyle, changing seasons, and clients goals, from pollinator and bird friendly gardens to low water or firewise landscapes to place to entertain or relax.

Low Maintenance

WaterWise

Edible Gardens

Irrigation Design

Mary Maxson

★★★★★

Tanya was wonderful. Our Bend home lacked a river path. She handled design, permits, and coordination flawlessly, and the finished access looks beautiful and natural.

Jillian Taylor

★★★★★

Tanya is amazing. She listened to my ideas and created a comprehensive plan for a blank-slate backyard. I’m excited to watch the vision become real.

E A

★★★★★

Tanya is wonderful to work with. She accommodated scheduling, asked smart questions, and truly cared about getting the design right. The process was enjoyable throughout.

Richard Campione

★★★★★

Tanya knows which plants thrive here and designed a low-maintenance garden we love. Her selections are practical and elegant, and the yard looks great year-round.

Dale Scofield

★★★★★

Working with Tanya was a pleasure. She listened carefully, asked thoughtful questions, and delivered a design better than imagined. The plan made everything achievable easily.

Bethany Graham

★★★★★

Tanya transformed a drab corner into a modern retreat. She listened closely, understood what we wanted, and made it happen. We recommend her thoughtful services.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you offer installation services?

 No. Tanya focuses entirely on landscape design. She partners with clients to develop detailed plans, and is happy to recommend local installers or collaborate with your chosen contractor during implementation.

What areas do you work in?

Tanya is based in Bend, Oregon and works with clients throughout Central Oregon. If you live outside that area, reach out to discuss remote design options.

What can I expect from the design process?

The process starts with a site visit and a conversation followed by the design contract. Once the contract is signed and down payment is received, we begin with the first conceptual draft of the plan to ensure the plan is headed in the right direction. This is followed by more versions of the plan and visuals until you are completely satisfied wherein I refer you to my preferred landscape contractors for you to hire to install the project.

Can you work with native or low-water plants?

Yes. Tanya often incorporates native, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly plants that thrive in Central Oregon’s climate. The goal is always to create a landscape that is both beautiful and ecologically thoughtful.

Do you provide ongoing support after the design is complete?

 Yes. Tanya stays in touch and is available to answer questions as your landscape takes shape. Many clients reach out later for updates, new phases, or advice on changes as their space evolves.

Landscape Transformations

Our clients share their experiences

Kind Words from Past Clients

Mary Maxson

★★★★★

Tanya is absolutely wonderful. We purchased a second home in Bend on the Deschutes which had no existing path down to the river. We hired Tanya to figure one out for us along with other landscaping. This project required a complete review by the Bend Planning Dept. Tanya came up with a great layout for the path, contacted neighbors to get their review and approval of the design.

Jillian Taylor

★★★★★

Tanya is quietly amazing. She really listened to my ideas, and created a comprehensive plan for my "blank slate" back yard. I am excited to see my vision come to life, and share the progress with Tanya along the way.

E A

★★★★★

Tanya is wonderful to work with. She was very accommodating with my schedule. She asks lots of questions and gathers a lot of information. She made me feel like she cared about my vision and had a driving desire to get the design right for me. Tanya is very easy to work with as well. In my first design there were a couple of flowers and trees I didn't like. She wasn't resistant at all when I told her.

Steven Trager

★★★★★

Tanya is easy to work with. She really gets what we are after and then translates that into a great design. We highly recommend her services.

Bethany Graham

★★★★★

Tanya did an incredible job transforming a sad, drab corner of our yard into a gorgeous, modern outdoor retreat for us. She listened extremely well to what we wanted and made it happen. I would highly recommend her thoughtful services to anyone.

Richard Campione

★★★★★

Knowing very little about native plants of the region, and wanting to replace the grass, with which our house came, with a native plant landscape, we turned to Tanya. She knows a ton about not only the plants, but also which ones turn which colours at what times of year, and was able to keep to low maintenance plants, as we are not really gardeners. All in all, very pleased with the outcome!

Anonymous

★★★★★

I really enjoyed working with Tanya. What I liked about Tanya at our first consultation was how well she listened and kept asking questions to clarify the vision that I had for my garden. She has a vast knowledge of trees and plants and also an artist's eye. Tanya designed a beautiful garden that far surpassed my expectations… And did I say that she is totally ZEN…

"Knowing very little about native plants of the region, and wanting to replace the grass, with which our house came, with a native plant landscape, we turned to Tanya. She knows a ton about not only the plants, but also which ones turn which colours at what times of year, and was able to keep to low maintenance plants, as we are not really gardeners. All in all, very pleased with the outcome!"

Jillian Taylor

"Tanya is wonderful to work with. She was very accommodating with my schedule. She asks lots of questions and gathers a lot of information. She made me feel like she cared about my vision and had a driving desire to get the design right for me. Tanya is very easy to work with as well. In my first design there were a couple of flowers and trees I didn't like. She wasn't resistant at all when I told her. She took them out of the design and found others that suited my taste much better. Thank you so much for your excellent work."

Emily