5 September 2011, 11:02
Lots of CCTV and razor wire stand out because we do that as a deterrent. We could hide these and discourage people without making the place look attractive to thieves.
There is access to my back garden from my neighbours garden. This was used as a shortcut for years until I removed the pole they used as a hand hold, put a bucket of slimy water where they landed after crossing and planted some raspberries there. After many a happy evening listening to curses it has stopped. A bramble replaced the raspberries and the water and I replaced the pole. I now have an emergency exit, where needed. All I do is pull back the brambles which are kept trimmed and I'm out.
There is access to my back garden from my neighbours garden. This was used as a shortcut for years until I removed the pole they used as a hand hold, put a bucket of slimy water where they landed after crossing and planted some raspberries there. After many a happy evening listening to curses it has stopped. A bramble replaced the raspberries and the water and I replaced the pole. I now have an emergency exit, where needed. All I do is pull back the brambles which are kept trimmed and I'm out.
That bird house was a legitimate expense.