Starting to Plan Your Spring Landscaping Projects? Why Not Take Home Security Into Account?

Spring has sprung and do you know what that means? It means it’s time to start planning your yardwork! Although it likely doesn’t sound too appealing—unless you’re an avid gardener with a green thumb—landscaping is a spring necessity to set your house up for a summer of enjoyment. Something else you might not think of is that the landscaping projects your undertake now can also enhance the security of your home. Wondering just how to incorporate home security into your landscape? Keep reading to hear more about our helpful tips!

Stick With Basic Landscape Design

Going crazy with landscaping is not only costly, but it can also make your house more appealing to criminals. Keep landscaping to a minimum so that your house looks nice, but your neighbors still have good visibility of your home. Plus, a well-designed but not over the top landscape makes your house look more secure and polished.

You should also minimize hiding places. An estimated 25% of burglars use first-floor windows to gain entry to homes, which is why you shouldn’t have overgrown shrubs or trees near your windows and doors.

Another great idea is to use gravel instead of mulch in your landscaping beds. This prohibits burglars from being able to walk quietly around your home. Gravel will crunch, alerting you or others in your home to someone’s presence outside.

Choose Plants Wisely

If you really think about it this one is common sense. Would a burglar rather climb through a leafy green bush or a rose bush to get to an open window? The answer is obvious, which is why the plant choice should be as well! By strategically choosing plants like rose bushes or those with thorns to plant around windows, you can protect the other entry points of your

Keep Your Landscape Well Maintained

When you let your landscaping get out of hand it gives burglars and trespassers more cover. Bushes that haven’t been trimmed in years provide more cover than a perfectly manicured hedge, which is why you should take care to maintain your landscaping throughout the year. If you don’t have time to keep everything in order, simply hire a landscaper to stop in every week or every other week.

To Truly Improve Home Security, Contact RBM Lock & Key Today!

While the landscape design you choose can certainly help improve your home security, the best way to take your home security to the next level is by calling a professional locksmith. At RBM Lock & Key, we have been providing quality residential locksmith services throughout Ontario, CA for over 51 years. If you are looking to boost your home security with high-security locks, a CCTV system or other security elements, contact us today at 909-980-3448!