How Inleaf used strawberries and greenery to transform concrete ram barriers at Chorley’s Digital Hub

• Inleaf added plants to Chorley Borough Council’s Strawberry Fields Digital Hub
• Bespoke troughs covered four concrete barriers to create a more inviting entrance
• Grasses, flowers and strawberry plants provide a link to the building’s local heritage

Chorley Borough Council asked Inleaf to add planting outside their Strawberry Fields Digital Hub building entrance. This hub is a state‑of‑the‑art business centre for digital and creative enterprises and is very close to Inleaf Lancashire office.

Inleaf added a variety of grasses, flowering plants and strawberries to each planter that then covered the existing concrete security barriers. This provided an attractive entrance and links to the Hub’s historic roots. The land the Hub is build upon was once a pick-your-own strawberry field which is what the Strawberry Fields Digital Hub is named for.

The scheme used pollinator-friendly species to aid biodiversity. This attracts bees, birds, and beneficial insects to the area. A seasonal display was a key feature, offering flowers in spring/summer, and foliage in autumn/winter. The strawberries fruiting in June/July, reinforce both the name and the narrative of the space.

To help with moisture retention and weed suppression, and to produce a tidy finish, A layer of bark mulch topped each planter. As a result, the stark barriers are now transformed. These year‑round living features improve visual appeal, and support ecological health all in one.

Chorley Borough Council were extremely satisfied with the results of this project. Inleaf have since worked with the council, completing Chorley’s first ever town centre living wall.