There are many times you'll be reaching for plant ties in your garden, especially if you're growing climbers and vining plants. But what happens when you run out of the basic plant ties you purchased at the local hardware store and your vining tomato plant is threatening to flop over onto the ground? Don't panic, because there's a simple solution in the form of a common household item — just look for an old shirt. Fabric plant ties are soft and often stretchy, which means they can give a little when the stems start to thicken. You'll find that this repurposing idea ties in well with using an old curtain rod as a plant pole, both indoors and outdoors.