Outdoors
You can make it difficult for a thief to get into you garden
- Fit lights which come on when it gets dark and turn themselves off when it gets light. Alternatively, install lights that come on automatically if movement is sensed.
"Plant protection is another way of guarding your property. A selection of thorny bushes and prickly plants planted near to potential access routes, such as fences and walls."
- Make sure all fences are in good repair and that the panels cannot easily be moved or lifted. The height for a perimeter fence or wall around the back garden is 1.8 metres (6ft). Attaching trellis to the top of wood panels can increase the height of the fence and act as a further deterrent.
- Fit a padlock or bolt on the inside of all garden gates for security.
- Laying a thick gravel path makes it impossible for a thief to approach without making a noise and is a good crime reuction alternative to slabs and concrete.
- Plant protection is another way of guarding your property. A selection of thorny bushes and prickly plants planted near to potential access routes, such as fences and walls, are not only a visual deterrent but also a physical barrier to intruders. While these methods are ideal for making forced entry difficult through natural means, they should not replace traditional security measures such as padlocks, bolts and chains.