January 29, 2023
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Thinking about a new lawn? You couldn’t have picked a better time to shop. For a limited time, Hawaiian Turfgrass is offering a cool $1,000 discount on installation for any of its five gorgeous varieties of turfgrass: Captiva St. Augustine,…
December 25, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
A lush, healthy lawn isn’t as challenging or expensive to achieve as you might think — especially if you’re the sort of homeowner who enjoys do-it-yourself projects. And it’s never been easier for DIY homeowners to install their own lawns.…
November 27, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
When it comes to real estate, an enormous shade tree or two is often a desirable feature of any property. But as many homeowners can tell you, maintaining a healthy lawn under big shade trees can be a challenge. “When…
October 23, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
If you’re a homeowner who enjoys golf — or one who loves soft, barefoot-friendly lawns — you might be very interested in a beautiful, lush turf-grass called Zeon Zoysia. “It’s really different from other grasses, and especially from Emerald Zoysia…
September 18, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Last fall, Sean Fong of Hawaiian Turfgrass decided to try something different at his 67-acre Mililani farm. Since launching his company in 2008, Fong had been growing sod on sheets of plastic, like other turfgrass farms on the island. “All…
August 28, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
The sod harvester is a curious machine. It looks rather like a tractor crossed with a conveyor belt, topped with a smart canopy to protect the harvester’s operator from the sun. “The harvester has had such a positive impact on…
July 24, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
As a homeowner, you might already know that a beautiful, well-maintained lawn can add as much as 10%-15% to your property’s value. But did you also know that a healthy lawn can actually cool the exterior of your home? On…
June 19, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
For many years, the most popular turfgrass in Hawaii has been beautiful El Toro Zoysia. You’ve seen it all over the island — on residential lawns everywhere, as well as in commercial landscapes, new developments and even city parks. And…
May 22, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Many turfgrasses are claimed to be drought-resistant. However, if you’re looking for one that was specifically bred for this very trait, you’ll want to know about lovely, high-quality Tahoma 31 bermudagrass. According to Sean Fong, owner of Hawaiian Turfgrass in…
April 17, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Bright green and gorgeous, a lawn planted with El Toro Zoysia sets the sort of scene that invites picnics, games and barefoot romping. It’s the kind of grass we might imagine when we think of a perfect neighborhood lawn. Developed…
March 20, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Now that spring is just around the corner, many island homeowners have begun thinking about prepping their lawns for warm weather. “Over the winter, the grass on some lawns gets thick and spongy,” says Sean Fong, owner of Hawaiian Turfgrass.…
February 20, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Spring is around the corner, and homeowners all over Oahu are thinking about how to make their properties more attractive and comfortable. “This time of year, many folks plan to purchase new lawns, or rejuvenate their existing lawns,” says Sean…
January 23, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
You might not realize it, but you’ve probably seen — and admired — the most popular turfgrass in Hawaii. Plantedallovertheislands, El Toro Zoysia is a medium-blade Zoysia Japonica grass that was developed in 1986 by the University of California, Riverside.…
December 19, 2021
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Although winter on Oahu doesn’t blow in with blizzards and sub-zero temperatures, it brings fewer daylight hours, cooler weather, and rainier, windier conditions. “All of that means that it’s a good idea to think about prepping your lawn for winter,”…
November 21, 2021
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Hawaii has some of the loveliest shade trees on the planet. Our giant coconut palms, banyans, monkeypod and mango trees are legendary — and rightly so. But big trees aren’t especially friendly to most turf-grass varieties. Lawns bordered with big…
October 24, 2021
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Chosen once again by the readers of Honolulu Star-Advertiser as Hawaii’s Best Lawn Installation Company for 2021, Hawaiian Turfgrass has made it easier and quicker than ever to purchase a beautiful new lawn. With its state-of-the-art website at hawaiianturfgrass.com, the…
September 26, 2021
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Thanks to Hawaiian Turfgrass, shopping for a gorgeous, healthy new lawn has never been easier. With a visit to hawaiianturfgrass.com, you’ll find everything you need to research and select your turfgrass, place your order, and arrange for pickup or delivery…
August 29, 2021
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
While most adults see a pretty lawn and think only of increased curb appeal, the best turfgrass critics are often the littlest members of the family. “Remember, curb appeal isn’t the only benefit of a lawn that’s soft and lush,”observes…
July 25, 2021
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
You’ve done everything you can to create a beautiful lawn for family frolicking. You’ve faithfully watered and fertilized your grass, and you cut it with the recommended mower type on a careful schedule. But for some reason, yellow and brown…
June 20, 2021
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
On a spring day, Sean Fong of Hawaiian Turfgrass watches carefully as a pallet is loaded with green squares of El Toro Zoysia. “For the past 15 years or so, El Toro Zoysia has been the most popular grass in…