Concrete, washing lines and a car wreck are not the first images that spring to mind when thinking of the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

But one designer has created just that as part of his "urban oasis" display at the event.

Groundwork UK's 'Urban Oasis' features police tape in front of an abandoned, ruined car atop a pile of dirt and rubble, creating a jarring contrast to the rows of neat hanging baskets at a display next door.

Gardens specially created for the event have been created over the course of three weeks all vying for prizes in a series of categories.

The Countess of Wessex wandered through the varied gardens on Monday, prior to its official opening on Tuesday.

The Countess was able to wander through gardens of wicker-like statues, peacock-themed topiary and the aforementioned urban wreckage to get a sneak preview of the displays.

She was able to meet Matthew Childs, who designed his garden 'Light at the End of the Tunnel', inspired by the 7/7 bombings, in which he was badly injured.

Other groups submitting gardens include charities, including one built in association with Southend Youth Offending Service and another by the Jordan Tourism Board.

Close to 40 gardens have been created for this year's show, which has been running annually since 1990, and are eligible for a litany of awards, such as Best Show Garden, Best Conceptual Garden, Best Exhibit and even an award for the best vegetable garden exhibitor.

To get a good look at the gardens ahead of the show, which runs from 3-8 July this week, click through our slideshow below.

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• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  A visitor looks at a display in the Floral Marquee at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  A visitor looks at a display in the Floral Marquee at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  Garlic bulbs are displayed for sale at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  Garlic bulbs are displayed for sale at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  A visitor photographs a display of Lupins in the Floral Marquee at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  North American pitcher plants are displayed in the Floral Marquee at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  7/7 London bombing survivor Matthew Childs (C) stands in his own garden design, entitled 'Light at the End of the Tunnel', will fellow survivors Liz Owen (L) and Kathy Lazenbatt at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  A fountain at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  A musician plays in The Azorean Garden at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  A worker lays hay amongst the flowers in a display backed with a large photographic backdrop at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  Fayed Al Subehat of The Jordanian Tourist Board stands in The Discover Jordan Garden at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  Designer Tony Smith tends to his garden called 'Possession' at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  Stone steps inlaid with messages form a bridge at 'The Bridge Over Troubled Water' garden at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  A wrecked car, rubble and rubbish fill one of the Chris Beardshaw designed Urban Oasis gardens at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  A wrecked car, rubble and rubbish fill one of the Chris Beardshaw designed Urban Oasis gardens at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  Double yellow lines form a bench in The Edible Bus Stop 'Riot of Colour' garden at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  A London taxi, overgrown with flowers, forms part of The Edible Bus Stop 'Riot of Colour' garden at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  Metal sculptures of daisies are displayed for sale at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  Visitors walk though the Chris Beardshaw designed Urban Oasis garden at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

• Preparations Are Made For The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

  Butterflies rest in the window of 'The Mariposas' (Hopes of the Nicaraguan Girl), a conceptual garden in support of Amnesty International, at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on July 2, 2012 in London, England. The 23rd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which is the biggest gardening show in the United Kingdom, opens to the public tomorrow and runs until July 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)