The garden is one of the first points of entry that criminals usually scout out in order to break into a home. As a result, bolstering the defenses of the garden provides a higher level of protection, not just for the garden area but for the entire premises.

Defensive Fence Configurations

Fences are a common sight in many gardens, and while a standard fence does provide a small level of defense, for them to be truly effective they need to be positioned in a certain way. An effective fence arrangement involves using a privacy screen then continuing down the garden with a panel and trellis combination. There are a variety of recommended security fence formations that can be found online, as well as from police information sources, which provide recommended ‘Secured by Design’ fence set-ups.

Another way to bolster the fences of a garden is to place thorny plants in the immediate area. These naturally defend the area from human and animal intruders.