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Author: Scott Hollister

Scott Hollister

Scott Hollister

Scott Hollister is the editor-in-chief of Landscape Management magazine. Hollister, a graduate of Baker University, previously spent 26 years as the editor-in-chief of Golf Course Management (GCM) magazine, a publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Prior to his career at GCSAA, he was the sports editor for the Olathe Daily News. Scott is also a past president of the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA), and himself has won numerous TOCA awards over the years. He also serves as a stringer for Major League Baseball and is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America.

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LM education returns to Equip Exposition 2025 

A dozen expert-led landscape industry education is on tap Oct. 21-24 in Louisville, Ky. 

Lawn and Landscape Solutions turned to Diego Ibarra to guide a project in Mission Hills, Kan. (Photo: lawn and Landscape Solutions)

Overcoming challenges to deliver top-notch hardscape projects

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These eye-catching design-build projects offer a host of tips on overcoming challenging circumstances to produce big wins for both customers and contractors

Todd Zimmerman, the vice president of product development for Kress, with the 40-inch cut and go autonomous mower. (Photo: LM Staff)

Kress NEXT Summit showcases the cutting edge 

New ‘cut-and-go’ mower takes center stage at event focused on battery-powered, autonomous technology in landscaping. 

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Scott’s Thoughts: A year to remember

This month marks LM editor-in-chief Scott Hollister’s one-year anniversary with Landscape Management magazine.

Snow day: Snow and ice work make up nearly 20 percent of revenues at Greenspace Landscaping in Bozeman, Mont. (Photo: Greenspace Landscaping)

Equipment purchasing guide: Learning the ropes with buying equipment

A green industry newcomer’s lessons learned during his first time traversing the equipment-purchasing process.

Greg Herring with The Herring Group and a regular LM columnist went inside the numbers on how irrigation can impact a company’s bottom line during SmartCon 2025. (Photo: LM staff)

Need to Know: SmartCon 2025 emphasizes the long game in water management

In 2017, Weathermatic found itself at a corporate crossroads. As president Lex Mason described it, “We had a phenomenal product, the beginnings of a world-class team, and all the desire, grit and ambition in the world, but we were not seeing a lot of growth. Something was missing.” But as Mason and the team at […]

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Scott’s Thoughts: Spring training for landscape pros

As MLB teams prepare for the 2025 season with spring training, landscaping pros similarly geared up for their busy season by attending events like Weathermatic’s SmartCon 2025 and Marty Grunder’s GROW! 2025.

The LandCare team was looking for its next charitable endeavor. (Photo: LandCare)

Time for some good news: Healing through landscaping

A South Florida LandCare branch chips in to help brighten the grounds of a local organization assisting children in need.

Weathermatic president Lex Mason shows off the company’s new SmartLink Connect product line during SmartCon 2025 in Phoenix, Ariz. (Photo: LM Staff)

Playing the long game: SmartCon 2025 inspires massive action in water management 

Editor-in-chief Scott Hollister recaps the breakthroughs that happened at Weathermatic’s SmartCon 2025.

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Connecting the Dots: Highlights from the 2024 LM Growth Summit

The 2024 LM Growth Summit brought together lawn care operators and industry partners for an event that inspired, informed and forged stronger relationships.

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Scott’s Thoughts: If you can’t beat ’em…

The LM Growth Summit is an annual event that brings together lawn care application professionals and leading suppliers in the landscaping industry for two days of networking, education and one-on-one meetings designed to improve business operations and build relationships within the industry.

Jeffrey Scott Consultings's second-in-command peer group held its first stand-alone meeting in Destin, Fla., in early January. (Photo: Sean Baxter)

A first for second-in-command peer group

A new peer group becomes a valuable forum for sharing experiences and business growth and held its first stand-alone meeting in Destin, Fla.

Less is more: Industry experts say design features that blend into their natural environment will be in demand in 2025. (Photo: Coastal Source)

The top design/build trends to expect in 2025

Design/build professionals say 2025 will
be marked by fulfilling consumer desires
for complete outdoor living solutions.

The team from Top Choice Lawn Care in Austin, Texas, is ready for a big year in 2025. (Photo: Lucas Forsythe, Blue Griffin Marketing)

LM State of the Industry: Something to smile about

After a solid 2024 season, readers say they’re optimistic about the future and preparing for big things in the new year.

The Frisella Landscape Group recently brought supplies to victims of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. (Photos: Tony Frisella Sr.)

Frisella Landscape Group lends a helping hand for victims of Hurricanes Milton and Helene

Frisella Landscape Group pitched in to provide donations and assistance in North Carolina in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

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Scott’s Thoughts: Fresh faces to help level up LM

LM welcomes two new columnists to the family who bring a wealth of real-world industry experience and expertise to the table.

Industry media got a sneak peek at the autonomous solutions unveiled at CES 2025 during an event in November at Blue River Technology’s (a John Deere company) test facility in Gilroy, Calif. (Photo: Scott Hollister)

John Deere unveils autonomous mower at CES 2025 

Company dives headfirst into robotics with the prototype of a battery-powered stand-on unit, along with two tractors and an articulated dump truck.

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Innovation, instruction in the spotlight at 2024 Irrigation Show

The annual event hits Long Beach, Calif., Nov. 4-7, offering attendees a blend of education, exhibits and networking.

High and (not) dry: Watering your trees late in the season is an important part of making sure they stay healthy throughout the winter. (Photo: Davey Tree)

Safety first: Tips for ensuring safe, healthy trees

Experts say taking common-sense steps to assess trees will pay off now and when spring rolls around

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ServiceTitan prepares for initial public offering of common stock

ServiceTitan said the number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have yet to be determined.

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Scott’s Thoughts: It’s time to relish the opportunity

LM’s Editor-in-Chief Scott Hollister talks about the stresses and strains of deadlines and shares words of wisdom.

Through its “Save Water, Give Life” initiative, Weathermatic directly links every product purchase to the gift of water through drilling clean water wells for communities in crisis. (Photo: Weathermatic)

Time for some good news: How the green industry gives back

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It is just in Weathermatic’s DNA to care about water. The smart water technology company has worked alongside lawn care and landscape professionals since 1945, striving to save water while helping their customers grow their businesses. About 15 years ago, Weathermatic decided to take their goodwill mission of saving water in a different direction: by […]

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Scott’s Thoughts: Strength in numbers

LM’s Editor-In-Chief Scott Hollister talks about the power of shared knowledge in both his personal life and the landscaping industry.

Chris Stoudt, owner of Stout Lawn Care says his LM Growth Summit experience helped him form good relationships with other lawn care operators. (Photo: Stout Lawn Care)

LM Growth Summit Success Stories: The power of connections

LM Editor-in-Chief Scott Hollister tells us how learning from vendors and fellow lawn care operators paid big dividends for one attendee at the 2023 LM Growth Summit.

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