One of the key features of the Waitrose Longstock Park Nursery is the historic 80 metre herbaceous border, set within a walled garden. Throughout the year the border creates a fabulous display, through Mark and his team's careful selection of complementary colours and textures.

In early autumn, there are still plenty of late blooms to add colour, backed by russets and burnished golds; although the effect is spectacular, it's not difficult to recreate a little piece in a border at home. Simply click on the icons in the image below to learn more about the key plants in the display and add your favourites to your wheelbarrow. What could be better inspiration to get out and gardening this autumn?