Some people are pro security plants; some are anti. Proponents argue that planting a big thorny plant in front of your windows makes it impossible for intruders to get in. We’re yes plants as long as they're flush against the wall of your home. If there's a space between the plant and the window, you haven’t created a barrier. You've created a place for an intruder to wiggle in unobserved. In short, if you have basement windows with window wells, a plant won’t be a hindrance and might even be a helper. But if you have above-ground basement windows, shrubbery is worth a shot. We talk a little more about plants in our tips for a safer home.