Fencing & Pests

[Matheous-2]

We have fairly regular "bar stewards" short cutting through our back garden in the darkness and damaging my neighbours fence as well as ours.
What defensive measures are legally allowed here in Scotland e.g. razor wire? barbed wire?
Replies appreciated and perhaps any old 'Chieftan Tanks' you may have lying around (with or without ammo).....

[daffy654]

Not sure whether you are allowed to put up razor or barbed wire (can't in England) but how about some shrubs with nice long, sharp thorns :)

[VHG]

Plant some shrubs with "needles" on them, like Berberiis, that will stop them.

See here

http://nl.wikipedia.o...rruculosa-flowers.JPG

[Hymie]

You could try something like this:-

http://www.safetyshop...8_fua8CFUkMtAodzHP_ig

Or you could make some yourself, from a mixture of grease & oil.

[Matheous-2]

Thanks guys -no tanks then?.....I like the idea of berberis...would there be a climbing variety, anyone?

[arwyn]

I'd put barbed wire covered in dog poo and deny you put it there.

[SlackAlice]

If you like Berberis, then go for a mixed hedge of Berberis and Pyracantha. You could also add gorse to that as well, you must have plenty of that up there.

You can trim them to keep it tidy and would deter almost anyone, unless they have masochistic tendencies.

[johnk]

Try the non drying anti vandal paint in England you have to put a notice up. Some really thorny roses might be a good idea.

[vulcan]

When I had problems with people climbing my walls and gates the Police suggested I used this.
http://www.insight-se....com/per-prickler.htm

[vulcan]

Sorry, that didn't work, try this
http://www.insight-se....com/per-prickler.htm

[Mosaic]

isn't it the time of year when all gardens should also be covered with well-rotted horse manure.....or any old poo......which should inconvenience anyone stepping across it and make them very popular when they get home.

[rowanwitch]

pyracantha can be trained up fences,,,,, as can good old fashioned blackberry

also you can't put barbed wire or razor wire up but you could zigzag wires on posts low down in your garden as 'plant supports' if they double as tripwires so much the better but I did not suggest this alternative use

[Matheous-2]

Thanks again to all responses- you have been so helpful!