Get geared up on garden security

But what you may not have considered is your place of calm and tranquillity is also an opportunistic burglar’s paradise.

From tall trees, thick hedges and lush, green bushes, these natural screens allow burglars to manoeuvre around a garden under the cover of darkness. Along with the help of larger structures including sheds and outbuildings, a burglar can easily move around your outdoor space undetected, leaving your home vulnerable to being a spur-of-the-moment target.

So, what can you do to ensure your garden space isn’t on the hit list for these calculating criminals? The security specialists at Yale have shared their expert advice on how to keep the burglars at bay and ensure your garden stays your safe haven.

Don’t fall at fencing

How you maintain your garden is often a tell-tale sign to criminals that your home security isn’t up to scratch.

Old, broken or rotting fence panels can be a signal to opportunistic burglars that you don’t look after your garden, let alone making an easy entrance for them to get in and out of the space.

It’s important to maintain fencing by replacing any damaged panels after harsh weather conditions. If you happen to have a side gate, you can also add an extra level of protection with a high security weatherproof padlock, making sure to lock this up both day and night.

Think bike

Bicycles left unsecured will make a criminal’s day. Being quickly sold on and hard to track, bikes make easy pickings for opportunistic thieves looking to profit from your prized possession.

Thieves can very often break into a garden or shed just with the target of expensive bikes and equipment, so it’s essential these are protected with high-quality security products.

A high-security bike lock, can secure your expensive cycling gear and protect against cut or impact attacks, making it a tough task for thieves to get away with your bicycle.

Adding another level of protection with a high security padlock for your shed, will stop these criminals in their tracks, giving you peace of mind that all its contents are secured.

Think smart to step up your security

It would be great to always have eyes on your garden to ensure no sneaky opportunists are around to target your property, but, of course, this isn’t realistic. 

With the introduction of smart technology, you can be there to check in on your home anytime, anywhere with just your smartphone.

From security cameras to alarms, just the presence of this type of technology can warn off criminals, who can see that you are clearly clued up on the best home security solutions around.

With the range of Smart Outdoor Cameras / CCTV from Yale, you can secure your property from anywhere in the world, whether you’re on holiday, at work or just popping out for the day, through the convenience of smartphone functionality.

By having eyes on your property whenever you need to, you can check in from time to time, and be flagged of any motion, to ensure you’re always up to date with your home security.

Lock it up

It may seem simple but remembering to shut and lock all your windows and doors at night is an essential home security practice.

We can often become complacent when it comes to securing back doors, gates and windows at night, particularly during hot weather spells, but locking up should be a part of your bedtime routine.

If you want to step up your home security to another level, you could consider investing in a smart lock to allow you to keep track of who comes and goes from your home, and, most importantly, whether your door is locked. 

The latest Linus Smart Lock offers keyless entry to your home through smartphone app functionality, with innovative DoorSense^™ technology informing users if their door is secured.

So, make sure your home and garden security is up to scratch to ensure no opportunistic criminals are around to put your safe haven at risk.

For more information or details of the products mentioned, please visit www.yalehome.com