Black Tights for plant Ties?

Question

Have any gardeners here used "Black " Tights for tying up plants....? my grandmother wants to use my opaque Black school tights ...but i dont think they would make her garden look very good.

Answer 1

Actually, that is an excellent use for old tights as well as stockings. The tights are cut into strips a bit thicker than cable ties and because they are ablet o stretch, they will expand as the plant grows. It's really very effective and your grandmother is right.

Answer 2

I like using cheap knee-high nylons. They will not damage the stalks as they stretch when the plant grows. Are pretty strong also.