Utilize nature's most perfect form as the design for this innovative and functional spiral-shaped garden bed.
Why is the spiral a good base for a garden bed? Dean Chichelli of The Nature Learning Center writes: "In a 6 by 6 ft square space, when utilizing the vertical aspect of the spirals potential, you gain about 22ft of plant-able space that is easy to reach without the worry of trampling under foot other plants in the time of planting, watering, or harvest."
This article appears in May 12-18, 2011.