My mum is an enthusiastic gardener and she also tends an allotment, where she cultivates vegetables, fruit and herbs. This results in a plentiful supply of fresh produce, from runner beans to potatoes and carrots.
However, like many people with a passion for gardening, regular time spent in the garden can lead to knee pain. Extended periods kneeling on hard soil and ground can put pressure on the joints - commonly referred to as 'gardener's knee'.
To help prevent this, it's advised to always use protection when kneeling down, so with this in mind, I purchased a portable foam padded garden kneeler for her birthday. The £22.95 Amazon purchase initially caught my attention as it serves a dual purpose as both a cushioned garden pad and a stool seat.
It's straightforward to assemble, clicking into position as a seat, or folding flat to become the kneeler. My mum also discovered it was easy to carry, perfect when heading to somewhere other than the house such as an allotment.
The garden accessory features a convenient tools bag that can store equipment such as gloves, a trowel, spade and pruners. Personally, I wish the cushioned pad featured a more attractive design, perhaps a floral pattern, but this doesn't detract from how effectively it works, reports the Express.
Ideal for spring, this 2-in-1 garden kneeler/stool is a handy buy.
£22.95
AmazonAlternatively, there are fabric kneelers available that come in various different prints. At Crocus, this £24.99 William Morris print is delightful and at Robert Dyas, the Town and Country Memory Foam Kneeler is decorated with dragonflies for £15.99.
My mum and I aren't the only ones who have given Amazon's £23 garden kneeler glowing reviews. One customer said: "Perfect for my gardening needs. Makes it really easy to get up and down for planting and weeding. Good value and not heavy to move around."
A second buyer wrote: "I love this item! I have recently started a little garden and I don't have much storage space for my tools, etc. living in a flat with no garage or shed. I also have a rubbish back, so getting up and down for tending to my little garden can be tricky sometimes.
"Well - this item helps solve both problems! It's comfortable, sturdy, and easy to store. I used it twice over the last couple of weeks, and found it a great addition to my kit."
A third purchaser commented: "I am 6ft and 18stone. The kneeler arrived today assembled and as soon as I pulled the side bars into locked position I sat on the seat and it felt comfortable and stable. I then flipped the item on the kneeling side and again felt comfortable.
"I used the side bars to ease myself up from a kneeling position and managed this with ease. I have a job coming up in spring, cementing joints in crazy paving patio and this kneeler will prove to be a godsend and will also be invaluable when the gardening begins in spring. Price and delivery both 5*."
