12 Ways to Turn Your Garden Into a Fortress Without Ruining the View

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You can lock Intruders out of your premises while still enjoying the aesthetics of your designated outdoor space. The key is to create a garden that is secure without looking like a fortress, a garden you wouldn’t mind being locked inside of. But of course, it is very much feasible to achieve both.

If you want to improve privacy, protect from burglars, or add something extra to garden security, here are many ways of doing so without compromising on the look.

Install Decorative Fencing

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Security fencing does not have to be an eyesore. Choose iron / wooden fences that are engraved. They are strong enough to lock people out while at the same time being rather elegant. An option that will be slightly higher, let’s say 6 feet, will give more privacy without making the garden feel oppressed.

Use Gravel Pathways

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Gravel is not only aesthetically pleasing for the garden paths but also makes a lot of noise when stepped on, so that you know someone is walking around. The crunching sound can, at times, be a very basic form of a warning sign. In addition, the texture of gravel fits the majority of the garden styles because it does not matter whether you like the cottage style or the modern one.

Develop Tall and Thick Vegetation

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Bamboo, arborvitae or even any tall plant can be used as natural barriers. They obscure the view of your yard, but they are green and give height to the landscape. That is, the more opaque it is to look into your space, the less appealing it becomes to peeping Toms or would-be burglars.

Introduce Climbing Plants Into the Trellises

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Vinyl coated Pergolas with climbing roses, ivy, or wisteria are good security features. Climbing plants can grow dense enough to discourage anyone from climbing over them and they make your garden look like something from the Secret Garden.

Incorporate Water Features

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The inclusion of a nice appearing water feature, be it a small pond or a fountain, is a bonus if you can pull it off, and it is not only capable of adding a nice aesthetic value but can also serve as a way to add practical benefits, as well as change the overall mood of the garden area in question.

Use Raised Beds as Barriers

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The use of raised garden beds may also form low barriers within your garden to enhance the sections. These can be place at the round the perimeters or near doors, and ends up becoming barriers while trying to sneak in. Second of all, they are ideal for raising vegetables, herbs, or flowers—so they are functional and beautiful.

Choose Spiky Ground Covers

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If you are not looking for extremely attractive plants but plants which will provide barrier and security then use plants such as juniper or holly around fences or windows. These plants can be a little tacky to walk through; however, due to their appearance, they serve as great repellents, and they do not detract from the garden’s aesthetics in any way.

Plant Thorny Hedges

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According to Homes and Gardens, a very organic method of enhancing the security situation is to grow some prickly plants such as roses, hawthorn or blackberry around the perimeter of your compound. These are plants beautify your compound by giving it a colorful look and texture, but also deter intruders from entering your compound easily. They also offer you some sweet fruits or beautiful flowers in return.

Ensure That You Put a Gate to the Garden With a Key

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A gate does not have to shout ‘all prohibited’ in order to be safe. Select a garden gate that will blend with the garden style – it can be wooden or metallic; iron – and it must have a lock so it has both look and use.

Put up Birdhouses and Feeders in a Way

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In fact, it may surprise you, but birdhouses and feeders do contribute to security in your garden. By locating them near entrances or around fence lines, you’ll get an assembly of birds that will make it easy for you. It’s like having security guards and watchdogs outside your home; besides, it makes your garden so lively. So, be careful not to scare these birds away.

Design Tables and Chairs

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While placing wooden benches and other seating options in the areas near the edges of your garden, you make your environment warmer and, at the same time, increase security measures imperceptibly. As easy as it may be for a sneaky person to snoop around, just the mere placement of a bench or hammock within the view of gates or back doors will discourage anyone.

Use Lightings That Are Fixed With Motion Sensors

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According to Lights4Living, installing lights that are activated by motion in your outdoors is a good way of securing the same. As long as they are placed out of the way, behind plants or otherwise, they will not look out of place in the overall design.

Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.

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