Border Plans by Famous Garden Designers

Arne Maynard shares his design for a softly coloured border that flowers in late May before giving way to lush foliage – and we've made it very easy to steal

Mary Keen has devised a long-flowering border that will reach a crescendo in late summer, with hot-coloured dahlias stealing the show

Continuing her series on planting plans, Clare Foster calls on the expertise of Cleve West, who has designed a textured border for a gravel courtyard, with drought-tolerant plants that require minimal care.

Continuing her series, this month Clare Foster talks to garden designer Catherine Janson, who has designed a July border full of tough, long-living perennials for a sunny, south-facing spot backed by a wall.

A garden border idea by Arabella Lennox-Boyd who has designed a cool, calm and harmonious white border with plenty of structure for year-round interest. Here's a step-by-step guide to getting the look.