Intruder proof hedges are a fantastic way to add an extra layer of home security. Laden with thorny stems and dense foliage, they act as an effective deterrent to unwanted visitors, but there is more to these plants than just their spiky personas. Many of these flowering hedge plants provide valuable shelter and nesting sites for birds and wildlife, maturing into important mini ecosystems and forming a network of wildlife corridors in urban neighbourhoods.
There’s also the seasonal spectacle of the sheer concentration of blooms and vivid fruits condensed into hedge form. A row of hawthorn plants in full bloom or berry-lade firethorn are both spectacular garden features. Easily clipped to keep them in check, they are also among the best privacy hedges you can grow.
Whatever your home style, location or climate, there are dense and thorny hedging plants to suit. From hardy natives to more flamboyant varieties, these tough beauties are amongst the best ways to plant for home security . 1.
Firethorn Pyracantha is a stunning choice for a creating a prickly barrier around your home. ‘This evergreen shrub offers a combination of thorny protection and vibrant berries, adding aesthetic appeal,’ says landscape designer Jonathan Ames . Native to south east Europe and south-west Asia it bears a mass of cream colored blooms in summer followed by clusters of dense orange, red berries in fall.
These fruits are popular with birds and small mammals making them one of the best hedges for.