Author: Seth Jones

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Seth Jones

Seth Jones is is editor-in-chief of Landscape Management, Golfdom and Athletic Turf magazines. A graduate of Kansas University’s William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Seth was voted best columnist in the industry in 2014 and 2018 by the Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association. He has more than 23 years of experience in the golf and turf industries and has traveled the world seeking great stories.

No matter the brand, tree care professionals say it’s important to get hands-on experience with a pole saw before making a purchase. (Photo: Bill Oxford / iStock / Getty Images Plus / getty images)

Tips to help you choose the right pole saw for your operation

Two tree care professionals
advise on what they look for
when choosing the best pole saw.

Perhaps a harbinger moment, this month a year ago the guys all caught a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. From left to right are Mark LaFleur, communications lead, turf and landscapes, Syngenta; Bill Roddy, publisher, Landscape Management; Craig MacGregor, associate publisher, Landscape Management; Seth Jones, editorial director, Landscape Management and Scott Hollister, the magazine’s new editor-in-chief, who will start with the magazine next month. (Photo: Kristine White)

Seth’s Cut: Wonder what’s next

LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones introduces an exciting new face coming to lead the magazine starting in April.

(Photo: Chris Rupinski)

5 questions with Jeff Margulies

LM’s Seth Jones chats with Jeff Margulies about how his company did last year, the best part of his job and more.

After joining a franchise, franchisors say it’s important to ask questions and challenge any existing processes for the betterment of everyone involved. (Photo: Spring Green)

Tough questions to consider before pursuing a franchising opportunity

LM spoke with five franchisors about what they felt was most important for business owners to ask themselves before pursuing a franchising opportunity.

The best way to learn more about a franchise, and if it might be a good fit, is to ask current franchisees who can give a detailed inside look at their day-to-day operations and profitability. (Photo: Weed Man)

Weed Man CEO shares the ins and outs of franchising

Weed Man’s CEO Jennifer Lemcke discusses her expectations for 2024, what she sees happening with private equity dollars and a surprising super-group of industry giants formed during COVID.

Me with my friendly lawn care operator, Boston Champagne. All of Boston’s customers appreciate him … even though he’s an Eagles fan. (Photo: LM Staff)

Seth’s Cut: Welcome to March Madness

Seth Jones recaps the start to 2024 for LM and wishes you all the best of luck for the upcoming season.

Tracie O’Brien loads compost into a Kart Mate, an articulating zero-turn cart that mounts to a mower. (Photo: David Steele)

How a Florida couple’s investment in a trailer and a topdresser changed their lives

Timing worked out for Tom O’Brien as he was researching ways to make his business less labor-intensive by watching YouTube videos and came across a solution that helped change the business.

(Photo: Corey Gross Photo)

5 questions with Cole Weller

LM’s Seth Jones chats with Cole Weller about Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals, his family, the best part of his job and more.

(Photo: Steel Green)

Tips to help your crews get the most out of spreader-sprayers

Maintenance is the easy part. Making a simple spreader-sprayer for operators is where the art form lies.

Lex Mason, president of Weathermatic, welcomes the group to SmartCon 2024 and encourages them to get a “Texas-sized” boost to their company. (Photo: LM Staff)

SmartCon encourages irrigation pros to go to the next level

Weathermatic’s third annual SmartCon brought more than 200 to Austin, Texas for irrigation tips, trends and education.

(Photo: LM Staff)

5 questions with Todd Christianson

Todd Christianson talks with LM’s Seth Jones and discusses how he got in the business, his family, a fun sports memory and more.

Almost 800 people traveled to Des Moines, Iowa for the event. (Photo: LM Staff)

Grow! 2024 attendees visit RJ Lawn and Landscape

Landscape pros traveled to Des Moines for a chance to learn from industry consultant Marty Grunder and his colleagues at McFarlin Stanford, to visit RJ Lawn & Landscape, network and meet with industry vendors.

(Photo: metamorworks/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Seth’s Cut: Seeing is believing

Seth Jones reflects on some of the new technologies, both inside and outside the industry, that could really bring a change to your business in the future.

Why you should consider more than water savings when selling drip irrigation

Customers love hearing their water bills can be lowered, but there are other ways to sell drip irrigation.

Ryan Lawn & Tree celebrates team success at company event

Last week, more than 500 landscape professionals from across Ryan Lawn & Tree from various branches met in Overland Park, Kan., to celebrate each other’s accomplishments from the past year.

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