'I haven't used a hosepipe in 22 years' – professional gardener shares her effective DIY watering system using old tights

Compilation image of a garden plant being watered and a pile of old tights with scissors to demonstrate the downpipe and tights watering method.

Despite signs of impending downpours, many hosepipe bans remain in place due to prolonged periods of drought. As a result of this, gardeners are still looking to ease the impact on their beloved gardens by seeking clever ways to water garden plants.

This week I've discovered one professional gardener who has created a genius watering-pipe contraption to reach the roots of the plants that need it most.