Hayco Studio
Est. 2011 · Jacksonville, FL

Quiet, considered landscapes
for the Florida coast.

We design, install and care for outdoor spaces across Jacksonville and the First Coast — from a weekly lawn cut to a full backyard transformation rooted in Florida-native plants.

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2065 Willis Ave · 32216
Licensed & Insured in Florida Family Owned Since 2011 Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Trained Free On-Site Estimates Serving All of Duval County Licensed & Insured in Florida Family Owned Since 2011 Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Trained Free On-Site Estimates Serving All of Duval County
Peter Blackburn working in a Jacksonville garden
Our Story

A Florida studio shaped by saltmarsh, oak and afternoon rain.

Hayco Lawn & Landscape Studio started in 2011 out of a single pickup and an empty lot on Willis Ave. Today, founder Peter Blackburn leads a small crew of horticulturists, irrigation techs and stone masons who genuinely care about the yards they're standing in.

We don't push trendy plants that fight Florida's climate. We work with the heat, the sandy soil and the heavy summer storms — using natives, hardy ornamentals and smart irrigation so your yard looks good in July and not just March.

14Years on the First Coast
820+Properties Cared For
96%Client Renewal Rate
7In-House Crew Members
What We Do

A handful of services, done properly.

We intentionally keep our service list short. Every project — whether a weekly mow or a six-month design build — runs through Peter and the same trusted crew. No subcontractor roulette, no upselling.

01 / Maintenance

Weekly Lawn Care

Cut, edge, blow and inspect. Same day each week, same crew, with notes left on every visit so you know exactly what we touched.

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02 / Design

Landscape Design

Custom planting plans built around your house, your light and how you actually use the yard — drawn by hand and installed by us.

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03 / Hardscape

Patios & Walkways

Paver patios, stepping stone paths, low retaining walls and fire pits — built on properly compacted bases so they last through Florida summers.

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04 / Irrigation

Irrigation & Drainage

Smart-controller upgrades, head-by-head audits and French drains for the yards that flood every August. Built to SJRWMD guidelines.

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05 / Planting

Native Plantings & Trees

Live oaks, saw palmetto, muhly grass, simpson stopper — plants that belong here and quietly do their job once established.

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06 / Refresh

Seasonal Mulch & Cleanups

Spring and fall refreshes: re-mulching, bed re-edging, pruning, leaf hauling and the little touch-ups that keep a yard looking maintained.

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How We Work

Simple, transparent process.

No high-pressure sales, no surprise invoices. Here's how a typical project moves from a phone call to a finished yard.

Phone Intro

A 10-minute call so we understand what you want, your timeline and roughly the budget you're working with.

Site Visit

Peter walks the property with you, takes measurements and photos, and answers questions on the spot.

Written Proposal

Itemized estimate within 5 business days. Plants listed by name and size, materials by quantity, labor by phase.

Install & Care

We schedule installation, communicate daily progress, and stay on as your maintenance crew if you'd like.

Trimmed hedge along a Jacksonville driveway Backyard garden with stone walkway Paver patio with seating Sprinkler watering grass at dawn Native Florida planting bed Fresh mulch around shrubs Trimmed hedge Backyard garden Paver patio Sprinkler
Kind Words

From neighbors we still see at the grocery store.

★★★★★
"Peter quoted exactly what he charged. The crew shows up the same time every Thursday and our yard has never looked better — even after that rough hurricane summer."
Marlene D.San Marco
★★★★★
"We had three other landscapers out for an estimate. Hayco was the only one who actually walked the back fence and noticed the drainage issue. Two years in and the new beds still look great."
Jordan R.Mandarin
★★★★★
"They redid our front entry with native plants and a small paver path. Neighbors keep asking who we used. Fair price, no upsell, and they cleaned up better than we expected."
The Alvarez FamilyAvondale
Service Area

Where we work.

We stay close to home. Keeping our radius tight is how we keep the same crew on your property every week and arrive on time, every time.

FAQ

Questions we get a lot.

Do you offer one-time clean-ups or only recurring service?

Both. Recurring weekly lawn care is most of our work, but we regularly take on one-time spring cleanups, hurricane prep, post-storm haul-outs and seasonal mulching.

How do estimates work?

A site visit is free and on us. We don't quote sight-unseen because Jacksonville lots vary too much — pin oaks, irrigation history and soil all matter. You'll get a written, itemized proposal within five business days.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. We carry general liability and workers' comp on every crew member. Certificates of insurance can be sent to your HOA or property manager on request.

What kinds of plants do you recommend?

We lean heavily on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles. That means natives like muhly grass, simpson stopper, saw palmetto and live oak, mixed with proven non-natives that thrive in zone 9a humidity.

Do you work with HOAs and property managers?

Often. We currently maintain several HOA common areas and small commercial properties around Southside and Mandarin. We can invoice monthly and provide service logs.

What payment methods do you accept?

Check, ACH, and all major credit cards. Recurring customers can set up automatic monthly billing.

Let's Talk

Ready to hand over the yard?

Tell us a little about your property and we'll get back the same week to set up a free walkthrough.

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