Our Services

Landscape Design Services in Bend and Central Oregon

Your outdoor space holds patterns that reveal themselves slowly. You notice where the sun falls first, where water lingers, and where movement wants to happen. A good design begins with paying attention.

Carlsen Landscape Design helps you shape those observations into something useful. The work gives shape to what already exists. It brings clarity to the layout and steadiness to the next steps.

Services That Shape the Land Over Time

Each service stands on its own. You can begin with a consultation or move into full design when the time feels right. The process stays flexible and grounded in place.

  • Landscape Consultation: Every design begins with a conversation on site. Tanya walks with you, listens, and notes the patterns that define your space. Afterward, you receive a written summary that helps clarify next steps and supports your goals, whether you're ready to move forward or still deciding.

  • Landscape Design: Scaled drawings, plant lists, and layout references come together to create a clear path from concept to construction. Tanya works with slope, sun, drainage, and flow to produce a layout that can be installed in full or in phases. Each plan holds its shape as your needs evolve.

  • Specialized Landscape Design: Some spaces ask for more planning. These drawings account for drought, fire safety, and wildlife needs without sacrificing clarity or pace. Tanya uses native plants, zones by water use, and shapes layouts that respect what the land already does.

  • Water Feature Design: Still water holds the eye. Moving water creates rhythm. Each feature is placed early in the layout to support flow, scale, and planting zones. Tanya provides layout drawings, planting suggestions, and spatial notes that help the water feel anchored and intentional.

  • Ongoing Support:The plan doesn’t expire. As your use of the space shifts, Tanya helps the layout adjust without losing what still works. She stays familiar with the project so updates feel natural and easy to implement.

Why Work With Carlsen Landscape Design

  • Deep understanding of Central Oregon: Each layout reflects this region’s light, slope, freeze cycles, and plant communities. You receive a plan that fits both the land and the climate.

  • The design process stays connected: You don’t need to start over. Tanya remains involved and remembers the details that shaped the original design.

  •  Plans that remain useful: Drawings are clear, scaled, and practical. They support installation now and leave room for growth later.

Why Homeowners in Bend Work with Carlsen Designs

  • Every drawing starts with your land: We measure and map your actual conditions, then build the design around what works. No reused layouts or prefab templates.

  • CAD precision without pressure: You get clear, scalable plans without immediate construction commitments. This lets you prepare with intention before any build begins.

  • Local plant knowledge is built in: We design with plants that survive—and thrive—in Central Oregon’s climate. Your layout includes choices that work with your water availability and care preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have a plan before we begin?

No. Many clients begin without a clear direction. The first step is meant to help you sort through ideas and move forward with more confidence.

Can I build the layout in stages?

 Yes. Most clients complete their landscapes over time. The drawings provide structure for each step.

Are the plans ready for contractors?

 Yes. Tanya provides scaled drawings with labeled zones and layout notes. You can share them with any installer.

Do you offer maintenance services?

No. Carlsen Landscape Design focuses on planning and layout. Referrals are available for maintenance if needed.

What happens if my needs change later?

You can return to the plan at any time. Tanya keeps project records and updates drawings as the space evolves.

Start With a Clear Step

Design begins with observation and a simple conversation. The site shows what it can hold, and the process helps you shape it into something steady.

Contact Carlsen Landscape Design to schedule a consultation or ask about your next steps. The services are designed to guide your work now and through the seasons that follow.