Friday, May 16, 2014

Protect your patch from garden crime

Protect your patch from garden crime

By Derby Telegraph  |  Posted: May 15, 2014

  • When you've created a beautiful garden haven, it's important to protect it from thieves.
Comments (0) WHILE most of us ensure our house alarm is switched on, doors locked and a light left on when the house is empty, how many of us pay the same attention to garden security?
As the fine spring weather settles in and the gardening bug bites, estate agent Harrison Murray has issued a seasonal warning to homeowners against green-fingered thieves.
The brighter days and longer weekends present more opportunity for mowing lawns, pottering in the garden, allowing the children to play outdoors and spending time with friends and family.
But according to the Crime Prevention website, garden crime has risen to about a million reports a year. Garden crimes jump by about 50% during the summer months, but can happen all year round.

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When you've created a beautiful garden haven, it's important to protect it from thieves.

WHILE most of us ensure our house alarm is switched on, doors locked and a light left on when the house is empty, how many of us pay the same attention to garden security?
As the fine spring weather settles in and the gardening bug bites, estate agent Harrison Murray has issued a seasonal warning to homeowners against green-fingered thieves.
The brighter days and longer weekends present more opportunity for mowing lawns, pottering in the garden, allowing the children to play outdoors and spending time with friends and family.
But according to the Crime Prevention website, garden crime has risen to about a million reports a year. Garden crimes jump by about 50% during the summer months, but can happen all year round.

(Reproduced from The Derby Telegraph, May 15th)

Gardien Comment:  In depth advice and quality garden security products are available at www.garden-security.co.uk

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