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Seth Jones

Seth Jones is the editorial director of Landscape Management, and the editor-in-chief of 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, 2018 and 2023 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.

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Learn the labor-saving benefits of robotic mowing with Scythe Robotics

Scythe Robotics COO, Isaac Roberts joins Seth Jones to explain the environmental and labor-saving benefits of incorporating robotic mowers at your business.

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5 Questions: Russ Jundt shares how he founded Conserva Irrigation

Russ Jundt, founder and CEO of Conserva Irrigation, shares why his idea of being an irrigation company franchisor was so groundbreaking and more.

Russ Jundt, founder, Conserva Irrigation discusses company’s beginnings

Russ Jundt, founder and brand leader of Conserva Irrigation discusses how it was founded and what has helped the company gain success.

My most memorable workday: Russ Jundt, founder, Conserva Irrigation

Russ Jundt, founder and brand leader of Conserva Irrigation explains an important pitch meeting that was a turning point for the success of the company.

The Casa Rio Mexican restaurant on the San Antonio Riverwalk was closed for portions of July but has since reopened. (Photo: Casa Rio)

Seth’s Cut: Rockin’ in the free world

Family vacation shows how stretched supply chains are impacting reopening.

Susan McGee of Lawn Doctor of Wilmington and Brunswick Co. discusses the green industry

Susan McGee, owner of Lawn Doctor of Wilmington and Brunswick Co., N.C., speaks with LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones about how she broke into the industry. She also speaks about the enjoyment she gets from working in the green industry and how she sees it changing in the future.

Chenmark’s James Higgins discusses the green industry and making the LM150 list

Chenmark’s Partner James Higgins discusses how the company, ranked No. 43 on the LM150 list with a revenue of $50 million, broke into the green industry.

Jesse Wisley (Photo: Taylor Wisley)

5 Questions: Jesse Wisley talks outdoor lighting, juggling supplies, making Memphis great

Jesse Wisley talks about how hot the lighting market is, how he got into landscaping and why Memphis is a great place to raise a family.

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Seth’s Cut: This summer I’m heading out on the highway

LM’s Editor in Chief Seth Jones shares the inspiration behind this month’s cover story and some takeaways from his recent trip to OPEI’s annual meeting.

Aspire Software CEO Mark Tipton on industry benefits after being acquired by ServiceTitan

Aspire Software CEO Mark Tipton discusses the company’s recent acquisition by ServiceTitan and how their investment will benefit the entire green industry.

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Discussing the LM150 list with Aspire Software CEO Mark Tipton

Aspire Software CEO Mark Tipton discusses the LM150 list, how companies on the list utilize Aspire Software and this year’s theme of strong company culture.

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Seth’s Cut: How the green industry is proving durability

In this issue, we celebrate our annual LM150 list, ranking by revenue the top 150 landscape companies in America. Now in its 13th year, the list, sponsored by our friends at Aspire Software, sets a record at a total of $12.6 billion in revenue. A common theme we wanted to have in this year’s coverage […]

Scythe Robotics enters the industry with 52-inch robomower

Isaac Roberts, COO of Scythe Robotics joins Seth Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Landscape Management to describe why Scythe is the future of robotic mowers.

The culture is one of a kind,” says Katherine Miller (pictured center), customer service manager. “(It’s) about the people; they have the heart.” From left to right: Larry Ryan, Roy Heinbach, Miller, Mark Stuhlsatz and Rodney St. John, Ph.D. (Photo: LM Staff)

2021 LM150: How Ryan Lawn & Tree raises its game

With a new CFO and business strategy, employee-owned Ryan Lawn & Tree raises its game in the lawn care and landscape industry at No. 45 on the LM150 list.

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5 Questions: Susan McGee

LM’s Seth Jones talks with Susan McGee, owner of Lawn Doctor of Wilmington and Brunswick Co., N.C., about how she found her way into the industry and more.

2021 LM150: How the green industry continues to grow despite the pandemic

In this analysis of the 2021 LM150 list, one thing is clear: The lawn care and landscape industry continued to grow and set records.

From left to right: Mike Caramanico, Bill Caramanico, John Caramanico Jr., John Caramanico Sr. (Photo: C. Caramanico & Sons)

5 Questions: John Jr. & Bill Caramanico

LM’s Seth Jones chats with John Jr. & Bill Caramanico of C. Caramanico & Sons about the company’s 75 years in business, the trends they’ve seen and more.

Celebrating 75 years of C. Caramanico & Sons with John Jr. and Bill Caramanico

LM’s Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones catches up with John Jr. & Bill Caramanico of C. Caramanico & Sons. The company will be celebrating 75 years in business later this year. The brothers speak about first breaking into the family company, the day they officially took over and more.

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5 Questions: Jon Hardecopf

LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones chats with Jon Hardecopf of MetroGreenscape about the Charlotte market, the charitable work his company does and more.

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Seth’s Cut: Readers share stories of their journey in the green industry

LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones describes how “the journey” could be a theme for the May 2021 issue of Landscape Management.

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Seth’s Cut: Time to show off

LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones describes how optimistic he is for the green industry and life in general a year after the pandemic has started.

Police apprehend the suspect who stole a mini excavator from one of LDC Groups’ job sites in Lula, Ga. (Photo courtesy of LDC Groups)

How to prevent theft in the landscape industry

Keeping equipment where it belongs is difficult. Tracking it isn’t. Landscape Management spoke to experts on how to prevent theft.

Kioti developed its tractors so they can be fitted with a variety of attachments. (Photo courtesy of Kioti)

The latest in the compact tractor market

The compact tractor market has been advancing. Landscape Management takes a look back at its roots and a look to its future.

Jennifer Chaplin (Photo: Cynthia Jasperson)

5 Questions: Jennifer Chaplin

LM’s Seth Jones talks with Jennifer Chaplin, CEO of Botanica Landscapes, about her favorite tool in the shop, her most memorable day at wok and more.

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