Gardeners urged to think of the bats

GARDENERS are being encouraged to think about their outdoor space's "second act" at night with a garden focused on bats at next year's Chelsea Flower Show.

- By OWEN HUGHES Chief Reporter

The nocturnal garden for the Bat Conservation Trust, one of the "all about plants" gardens at the world famous horticultural show in 2026, aims to help gardeners understand how their plant choices can support the wildlife that bats rely on for food.

The Bat Conservation Trust said a garden rich in insects is great for bats - a key indicator species which highlights the wider state of the environment.