When spending time in their green spaces, green-fingered Brits can take inspiration from a wide variety of avenues.
For instance, the Royal Horticultural Society's (RHS's) Chelsea Flower Show is encouraging gardeners to think about the impact of the digital age on the pastime.
Jade Goto and Shelley Mosco have created an entry entitled the QR Code Garden, which forms part of the Fresh category.
It uses a plant's simple colour palette in stark contrast to one another create a QR code – a kind of barcode that can be scanned by smart devices.
Visitors who scan the area with their mobile phone will be directed to a website that will offer them further information on the garden.
This gimmick is not the sole characteristic of the space, however, as the garden also pays homage to formal horticultural traditions.
Sharp geometric forms and clipped topiary achieve this – while at the same time adding a contemporary twist.
Those who wish to attempt a similar feat outside their own home may wish to browse MowDIRECT's range of tree pruners.
These products allow for the clipping of wall climbing plants from the relative comfort and security of the ground.
Cordless secateurs could also be a strong investment, as these allow for closer and more detailed trimming of plants.
Entrants to the Chelsea Flower Show are not the only gardeners who are taking advantage of wall space in exciting and innovative ways.
The Scotsman recently reported that vertical planting is becoming more and more popular among people with relatively small garden areas.
This is particularly applicable to individuals who reside in urban spaces or flats and RHS principal adviser Leigh Hunt told the news provider this has many benefits.
"One of the main appeals is that vertical gardening is aesthetic," she explained adding that it really makes the most of relatively little space.
