| Many home security solutions are on the market | | | | names for this plant are saltspray rose and beach |
| today that are designed to protect your home | | | | rose. |
| from intrusion, monitor for emergency events, | | | | Pyracantha, also known as Firethorn, is a very |
| and give you the peace of mind that someone is | | | | common plant used in gardens and landscaping. It |
| watching over your family. An often overlooked | | | | is originally from Asia but many hybrid varieties |
| area of home security is the landscaping of our | | | | have been developed since its introduction to |
| homes. | | | | North America. This evergreen shrub grows very |
| Planting a bush or shrub near windows that are | | | | tall with thorny leaves. A white flower typically is |
| possible entry points can be a big deterrent for | | | | produced by firethorn accompanied with berries in |
| potential intruders. There are many potential | | | | varied tones of yellow, orange or red. |
| thorny shrubs or bushes that can be used for | | | | Landscaping adjustments should never be |
| your landscaping. Three of these are Berberis, | | | | considered your only home security option. Adding |
| Rosa Rugosa, and Pyracantha. | | | | thorny bushes to your landscaping should be used |
| A berberis bush is also known as a Pepperidge | | | | to supplement your existing security solution. If |
| bush or barberry. There are over 400 species of | | | | you do not have a home security system |
| this shrub which all have thorny shoots making it | | | | currently installed you should consider investing in |
| perfect choice for secure landscaping. Berberis | | | | one to protect your home, family, and valuables. |
| plants have leaves that vary from 1 - 10 | | | | Consider a home security solution from one of |
| centimeters long with thorns. Some species have | | | | the top names in home security such as ADT or |
| leaves that will turn color and fall while others | | | | Brinks. Investigate the differences between the |
| remain green all year long. Different species will | | | | companies to determine which would be a better |
| produce either flowers or berries. Both forms of | | | | fit for your home. Both companies offer a home |
| this plant are a beautiful addition to any home | | | | security system with monitoring capabilities. ADT |
| landscaping. Consider the color of the flower or | | | | offers pet-immune motion detectors, wireless |
| berry to determine whether it will be a good fit | | | | components for easy integration into your home, |
| for your home landscaping. | | | | and two-way voice capabilities. |
| Rosa rugosa is also known as Japanese Rose, | | | | After you have secured the interior of your |
| Ramanas Rose, or Rugas Rose. This plant is from | | | | home you can focus on selecting your favorite |
| eastern Asia and is a common ornamental plant in | | | | varieties of berberis, rosa rugosa, or pyracantha. |
| North America. Rosa rugosa grows very dense | | | | Bird enthusiasts will delight in the fact that |
| with tall stems and straight thorns. It will grow to | | | | pyracantha and berberis berries are a treat to |
| 1 - 1.5 meters tall. It has large leaves and | | | | many small birds. You can increase your home's |
| produces flowers that range from white to dark | | | | security while encouraging wildlife in your |
| pink in color. This shrub will bloom in later summer | | | | landscaping making this an excellent choice for our |
| or autumn with a sweet scent. Other common | | | | homes. |