A local Oahu sod grower is picking up back-to-back consumer awards, good news for homeowners looking for locally grown lawn options.

• Hawaiian Turf Grass, based in Mililani on central Oahu, was voted the top grass installation company by Honolulu Star-Advertiser readers, after an earlier "Best of Hawaii" win.
• The company grows its own licensed grass varieties on the island and handles full installation, not just delivery.
• El Toro Zoysia is the most popular pick, with St. Augustine the choice for shady yards; some varieties can go weeks between mowings.
• Choosing a drought-tolerant variety saves water, and mowing more often makes each cut easier.
• Hawaii has no dormant season, so new lawns can go in year-round, with one-day turnaround on orders and shipping to Kauai and Hawaii Island.

Outlook: A hot, rainy summer means faster-growing lawns and steady demand for local sod heading into the wetter months.