06/06/2026
Thieves will resort to stealing just about anything from the garden, from lawn mowers and expensive tools to fish from the pond and even newly laid turf!
However, we can all take some simple precautions to protect the garden and possessions against green-fingered thieves, particularly during weekends or summer holidays when the home is empty.
Take a walk around your garden and check things that may be appealing to a thief - an unlocked back gate or shed (particularly if the shed contains expensive garden tools / machinery or bikes.
Get a reputable locksmith to secure gates and sheds.
Lock away ladders or anything which could be used to gain entry to your home.
CCTV surveillance will allow you to view your garden and any unwelcomed activity from your home.
Install some sensory / outdoor lighting.
Alarm the garage to provide additional security or think about installing garage roller shutter doors.
If your fencing is flimsy, broken panels could provide easy access to intruders, so consider investing in some new and improved fencing or panels.
If you are going away, even for the weekend – lock any back or side gates or other entrances to the garden to limit access.
Pack away out of sight any garden tools or equipment. Even if you take a break from cutting the front lawn, keep your mower out of reach of opportunist thieves.
Secure expensive plants with wire pegs dug into the ground around the root ball.
Use a security pen to mark valuable items, like garden furniture, ornaments or trampolines, with your postcode.
Consider defensive planting like prickly hedges or shrubs.
When thinking about having any security, garden maintenance or crime prevention work carried out in your home and / or garden, always use someone reputable and trustworthy. If you need a recommendation for a safe, approved local tradesperson, visit www.safelocaltrades.com
