When you think about your garden you will probably think about what plants you want in it, when you need to mow the lawn and how to keep it looking beautiful, but do you ever consider your security.
The garden is your home’s first line of defence against burglary and theft so it is vital that you ensure you have a good level of security around your perimeter. This can be enough to put off burglars and protect your home. Burglars will also often access homes and gardens through public access routes such as an alley or walkway. If you have a private alleyway down the side of your house you may want to fit a high, strong lockable gate. Installing fencing on top of a low wall may be a much cheaper option than brick. If doing this, ensure that it is flush with the outside edge. This prevents a criminal getting an easy foothold.
When installing a fence try and ensure it is 1.8 meters and that it is as close to the ground as possible to prevent people being able to crawl under it. You should also check with neighbours that they are happy to have the fencing installed and ensure that you obtain any plaining permission if needed.