The first time a garden at RHS Chelsea has ever been designed specifically for bats, the Nocturnal Garden celebrates Britain's overlooked flying mammals and demonstrates how contemporary gardens can easily become vital bat habitats.

Inspired by the elegant curves of a bat's wing and the dark tones of its body, the garden features sweeping black planters suitable for public spaces alongside naturalistic planting for domestic gardens. A striking bat sculpture by emerging British artist Tach Pollard presides over the space as a benign maternal forest spirit, while a reflective black scrying pool mirrors the sky, symbolising a bright future for UK bats.

The naturalistic planting scheme is designed to become a powerhouse of nocturnal activity, supporting bats long after gardeners have retired indoors for the evening. Visitors will see how their own garden can fuel bats, by planting plenty of pollinator-friendly plants to feed the tiny moths and other insects that bats eat. Many of the featured plants are commonly considered weeds and most are easy to grow.