Landscape & Urban Design Issue 39 2019 | Page 70

Jacksons Fencing Chilham panels & gate GARDEN VARIETY SECURITY: TOP TIPS JACKSONS FENCING CONTRIBUTES TO ‘SAFETY GARDEN’ AT RHS HYDE HALL FLOWER SHOW Garden and security fence Most burglaries happen during the In a recent study with architects, manufacturer Jacksons Fencing daytime, with many of these being Jacksons Fencing found that 47% of provided panels for a ‘Safe and Secure’ opportunistic. The model garden architectural clients seek to reduce model garden during the RHS Hyde demonstrated a number of simple, the risk of crime by having a secure Hall Flower Show at the beginning of inexpensive tactics that homeowners appearance. Here the team behind the August. The joint initiative, between can use to minimise the risk of their design share their top tips, from a well- the RHS, Essex Police and Secured homes being targeted. planned perimeter to functional flora. by Design, was a showcase for garden Taking these measures can help deter security best practice. intruders looking for easy targets. 70 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 39 2019