Gardener shares 'genius' hack using old tights to keep garden tidy and pest-free

Daily Mirror

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If you've got an old pair of tights lying around in your drawers, it could come in very handy for keeping your garden organised.
We've been fortunate enough to enjoy some great weather this summer already, and it's hoped that more brilliant days lie ahead. Given this, it's crucial to ensure your garden remains in tip-top condition, from nurturing the plants to keeping your lawn in good condition.
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Beyond caring for the foliage, it's equally essential to keep your garden neat and organised, just as you would your house.
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And there's a quirky yet brilliant trick that can assist with this task. Michael the Mediterranean Gardener reveals you can utilise an old pair of tights to maintain your garden's tidiness and organisation - whilst also helping to deter unwanted pests.
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Speaking on Instagram, he encouraged gardeners to rummage through their drawers and wardrobes for forgotten, unused pairs of tights that might be gathering dust.
He claims they're a surprising yet superb tool for keeping gardens and sheds organised - and the method couldn't be more straightforward to carry out, reports the Express.
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Why you should put tights in the garden
According to Michael, old tights can be used for keeping your garden pots all in one place, stopping them from blowing around the garden and being infested with spiders.
Displaying a pair to the camera, he explained: "Grab your old tights. If they're really old and have a hole in the foot, you can tie a knot in the end."
Next, take a knife and slice through the gusset so you've got two individual legs.
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You can then gather all your gardening pots that would otherwise simply be scattered about, either outdoors or in the shed, and begin to 'shove them down' into the foot.
The improvised bag should expand perfectly, enabling you to stack all of your garden pots within. You can then hang this up inside your shed or even just beside your back door, and whenever you need to get a pot out, cut and pull one out from the bottom.
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Social media users on Instagram and TikTok were left blown away by this trick, with many suggesting their own ways that they use old tights in the garden.
One person said: "I cut up old tights into strips and use as ties to hold plants to canes too! Works like a charm and they're flexible so minimal damage to stems etc."
Another said: "Great idea and the spiders won't get in."
And a third added: "That's really genius, and the slugs are kept off them too."