Living Earth Landscapes

Living Earth Landscapes was started in 1997 by Keith Hamm. Keith has a wealth of knowledge and experience working in our unique north coast region. After leaving a major in Forestry and Biology at Humboldt State University to pursue entrepreneurial interest , Keith planted close to 1 million trees for reforestation efforts. From there he worked alongside a professional arborist, built water systems for rural property owners, spent a season building trails and bridges with the California State Parks and installed a variety of landscapes and vegetable gardens. Keith also worked in the appropriate technology field before pursuing a contractor's license in landscaping. To further his expertise in landscape contracting, Keith gained additional perspective spending a season working as Senior Project Manager for one of the largest design/build companies in the state. There he, along with 4 other managers, was responsible for 180 employees, 50 trucks, a territory that covered all of California, and a budget of $20 million. In six months Keith was responsible for coordinating landscaping activities for over 400 houses, 2 sets of model homes, a recreation center, police station, a UC campus, several city streetscapes and a planned community. Working far from Humboldt was never a long-term option to Keith. With the intense, fast-paced, corporate experience gained, he was able to apply the best parts to Living Earth Landscapes, creating a higher quality company that our region deserves.