Lawn Care in Ocala, FLTwenty-eight years of Ocala lawns. Same family, same standard.
Hartwell & Sons has kept Marion County yards healthy through droughts, freezes and hurricane seasons — the second generation answers the phone now, and the work hasn't slipped an inch.
Rooted in Excellence Since 1998
Serving Ocala, Belleview, Silver Springs Shores and Surrounding Areas
Free · No obligation
Get Your Free Estimate
Tell us what your yard needs. We'll take a look and come back with a written price — usually the same day.
No obligation, no pressure — and a real person calls you back.
Our Services
The work we've done for decades
From weekly mowing to full fertilization programs — handled by people who've seen every Florida lawn problem twice.

Lawn Care
Year-round care that keeps your lawn thick, green, and healthy through every Florida season.
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Lawn Mowing
Reliable weekly mowing with crisp edges and clean walkways — the same crew, the same day, every time.
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Landscaping
Full-service landscaping — from tidy maintenance to complete transformations of beds, plants, and borders.
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Fertilization & Weed Control
Feeding and weed control programs that turn thin, patchy grass into a lawn the street notices.
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Palm & Tree Trimming
Palm and tree trimming that keeps your property safe, storm-ready, and looking cared for.
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Mulching
Fresh mulch that finishes your beds, holds moisture through dry spells, and keeps weeds down.
See detailsWhy Hartwell
Why Ocala families stay with Hartwell
Local & family-owned
We live and work in Ocala — your neighbors, not a national call center.
Licensed & insured
Fully licensed and insured, so the only surprises are good ones.
Same crew, every visit
The people who learn your yard are the people who show up next week.
Fast, straight answers
Call or text and you'll hear back the same day — with a real price, in writing.
Straight Answers
Simple, honest pricing
- A free on-site estimate with a written price before any work starts
- One flat monthly rate for year-round care, priced fairly for Ocala yards
- Accounts stay month to month — pause or stop whenever you want
- If something isn't right, we come back and fix it. That's it.
We're a local Ocala company. You'll always talk to the same people who do the work.
See your price
Takes about 30 seconds — we reply the same day.
No obligation, no pressure — and a real person calls you back.
Our Work
Recent work around Ocala
Real yards, real crews, no stock photos of somebody else's lawn.
Questions
Answers before you even ask
Don't see yours? Call (352) 555-0114 — a real person answers.
How often should a lawn be mowed in Florida?
During the summer growing season, St. Augustine and other Florida grasses grow fast enough to need weekly mowing. In the cooler months, every other week is usually enough. We set a schedule that follows the season, so your lawn in Ocala always gets cut when it actually needs it.
How much does landscaping cost in Ocala?
It depends on the size of the project — a refreshed planting bed is a very different job from a full redesign. That's why we start with a free estimate: we look at your property, talk through what you want, and give you a clear price before any work begins. No surprises.
Is professional lawn care worth it?
A healthy Florida lawn takes consistent mowing, feeding, and pest watching — miss a few weeks in summer and it shows. Most of our customers switch to us after fighting chinch bugs or brown patches on their own. A regular schedule usually costs less than fixing a damaged lawn later.
How do I choose a good landscaper?
Look for a company that's licensed and insured, shows you real local work, and gives you a written estimate. Ask how long they've worked in the area — Florida lawns are their own animal, and experience with local grasses and soil matters more than anything on a flyer.
What's the best grass for Florida yards?
St. Augustine is the most common choice — it loves the heat and handles our sandy soil, though it needs regular feeding and watch for chinch bugs. Zoysia and Bahia work well in some situations too. We'll tell you honestly what fits your yard and how much care each one needs.