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Kicklighter Landscaping
1512 N. 15th St.
Swansea, IL
618-954-8685

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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Kicklighter-Landscaping considers CPTED in our layout & design of landscapes. Each of the following CPTED strategies are low cost guidelines that we apply to reduce the fear and incidence of crime and improve the quality of life.

Natural Access Control guides people entering & leaving a space through the placement of entrances, exits, fences, landscaping & lighting. Access control can decrease opportunities for criminal activity by denying criminals access to potential targets & creating a perception of risk for would-be offenders.

• Walkways & landscaping should direct visitors to the proper entrance & away from private areas.
• Design should create a perception of risk for would-be offenders.
• Install walkways in locations safe for pedestrians & keep them unobscured.

Natural Surveillance is the placement of physical features, activities & people in a way that maximizes visibility. A potential criminal is less likely to attempt a crime if he or she is at risk of being observed. At the same time, we are likely to feel safer when we can see & be seen.

• Select and install landscaping to allow unobstructed views of doors & windows.
• The front door should be at least partially visible from the street.
• Shrubs & bushes near windows should not restrict full visibility of the property.
• Sidewalks & all areas of the yard should be well lit.

Territorial Reinforcement is use of physical attributes that express ownership such as fences, signage, landscaping, lighting, pavement designs, etc. Defined property lines and clear distinctions between private & public spaces are examples of the application of territoriality.

• Front porches or stoops should create a transitional area between the street & the home.
• Property lines & private areas should be defined with plantings, fences or retaining walls.
• Use thorny plants along fence lines and under windows to deter access by intruders.

Maintenance is a well maintained home, building or community creates a sense of ownership. A well kept area tends to make someone feel like they will be observed by neighbors or business owners as it is obvious people care about the area.

• Keep trees & shrubs trimmed back from windows, doors & walkways.
• Keep shrubs trimmed to 3 feet & prune the lower branches of trees up to 7 feet.
• Use exterior lighting at night & keep it in working order.
• Keep litter & trash picked up & the yard neat & free of items that might attract theft.

We are a family owned, full service lawn care & landscaping company offering specialized quality care for your lawn.

We perform expert lawn maintenance that includes the certified application of EPA approved herbicides & fertilizers.

We also provide the professional design & installation of retaining walls, flower beds, water drainage, patios, edging & walkways.

Contact us today for a free estimate.