Overgrown hedges and thick bushes near gates, driveways and doors can create cosy hiding places that block views from the street or neighbours. While greenery is great for privacy, it can also give someone with bad intentions cover to watch your routines or attempt entry without being noticed.
By trimming hedges to a reasonable height and keeping plants slightly away from doors and windows, you increase visibility. Anyone approaching the entrance is more likely to be seen by people walking past, neighbours, or cameras if you have them.
You don’t have to turn the place into a bare courtyard. It’s just about balancing privacy with safety: enough planting to feel pleasant, not so much that people or doors disappear behind it.
Good gardening can quietly support good security.
