This simple yet transformative border was created and planted up by hand in just one day. The client's brief was 'low-maintenance, bright colours, dog friendly'. 

Bearing this in mind and having identified the aspect and soil profile of the space, we agreed upon a bold and bright mixture of perennials which would complement the clients' existing row of established and varied Euonymous bushes, which we lightly pruned back to a tidier yet naturalistic shape.

Plant list for low-maintenance dog-friendly garden

The following planting list was decided upon, with three of each plant placed considerately within the neatly-curving border:

• Hydrangea aborescens 'Pink Annabelle' - for long lasting colour and winter structure. Placed at the back of the border due to shade tolerance and intention to anchor the space.

• Rosa 'Duchess of Cornwall' - Strongly scented orange-pink ruffled blooms which flower repeatedly in flushes throughout the year. RHS Award of Garden Merit holder which tolerates some shade. Placed in middle section of border.

• Rosa 'Sweet Child of Mine' - Placed in the true centre of the border as a striking focal point. This unique floribunda variety produces countless highly fragrant and ivory white double flowers right up until the last frost.

• Miscanthus sinensis 'Flamingo' - A beautiful ornamental grass that bears eye-catching pastel pink flowers in late summer. Miscanthus was chosen specifically for its dog-friendliness compared to other grasses, which often produce seeds which can easily bury their way into a dog's paw or eye. Year round interest, colour, and soft texture to offset the strong structure of the roses and hydrangeas - also an RHS AGM winner. Placed towards front and middle of border where they'll catch the sun.

• Salvia 'Hot Lips' - Interwoven amongst the grasses, these hardworking shrubs provide months of bright colour, scent, and texture. They also act as a natural fungicide for roses, known to prevent black spot, deterring airborne spores with their scent which contains sulfur. RHS AGM winner, Plants for Pollinators accredited,

• Geranium 'Rozanne' - the hardest worker in the border and tolerant of shade. Hundreds of delicate bright purple blooms from May to October, clump forming and easily propagated via division. Placed at the very front of the border in the shadiest area. Another RHS AGM holder, and also identified in the society's Plants for Pollinators list.

• Hylotelephium × mottramianum 'Herbstfreude', otherwise known as Sedum 'Autumn Joy' - We placed this late flowering and happily spreading perennial succulent in the sunniest spot right at the front of the border for a final flush of bright pink before autumn sets in. Yet another Award of Garden Merit holder and Plant for Pollinators.

• Magnolia stellata - Not planted yet, but we recommended this tree be purchased as a bare root to minimise costs. It will then be planted in a large pot which will sit upon a pre-existing tree stump within the centre of the border, creating a unique visual aspect in itself and providing beautiful white flowers in early spring.