Gardening can take its toll on knees and joints so why not bring some comfort into your gardening life with these purpose-made products? Here is a selection we’ve been trying out this month
ASTERACEAE KNEELO® KNEELER
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At the core of this Asteraceae Kneelo® kneeler is a deep layer of firm but light, shock-absorbing EVA foam, sandwiched between two cushioning layers of memory foam. The Kneelo is encased in durable neoprene with a quick dry, nylon coating. The ‘Asteraceae’ design showcases blooms from the daisy family. Dimensions: 50 x 30 x 5cm (20 x 12 x 2in).
BURGON & BALL
www.burgonandball.com
TEL: 0114 233 8262
PRODUCT CODE: N/A
PRICE: £21.49
KG VERDICT
These Kneelos are such an asset in the garden when you have to get close to the soil for weeding, sowing and planting. They offer real comfort for the knees whether on grass or harder surfaces such as gravel or paving. Water-resistant, they can be easily cleaned and are also easily transportable being light. The new design features illustrations dating from around 1810, specially selected from the RHS Lindley Collections of historic botanical art. Comfort and elegance combined!
COBALT KNEELO® KNEE PADS
These Kneelo® knee pads, like the Kneelo® kneeler, also have a shock absorbing EVA foam at their core with twin layers of cushioning memory foam. Covered in in durable neoprene with a quick-dry nylon coating, these knee pads are water-resistant. They also have adjustable hook and loop straps with one size fits all. Available in a wide choice of colours.
BURGON & BALL
www.burgonandball.com
TEL: 0114 233 8262
PRODUCT CODE: N/A
PRICE: £16.99
KG VERDICT
These pads will provide excellent cushioning, fully protecting the knees against hard ground or stones. They are easy to put on with two strong Velcro straps at the back of each pad. Water-resistant, they can be worn on wet grass and will dry quickly. These come as one size fits all and are available in various colours. A practical accessory to make getting down on your knees to sow, weed or plant a much more comfortable experience.
GARDEN KNEELER AND SEAT
This 2-in-1 folding garden kneeler is constructed from high-quality steel tube and comfortable polypropylene foam. As well it as using it as a kneeler, it can also be flipped over to be used as a seat too. This product comes with a touch fasten pouch that can be used in either position of the kneeler to store your gardening tools in while you work. Dimensions: H49 x W59 x L27cm (H19 x W23 x L10½in).
THOMPSON & MORGAN
www.thompson-morgan.com
TEL: 0333 400 0033
PRODUCT CODE: G0999
PRICE: £ 29.99
KG VERDICT
This dual-purpose product can take the strain out of bending and also provide comfort when kneeling. Top open it, it’s simply a matter of pressing the spring mechanism. The kneeler option provides a comfortable cushion or, turned upside down, this product can be used as a seat for work just below the waist and above. The latter is particularly useful for raised beds 12-18cm (1-1½ft) high. The useful tool pouch is detachable with a Velcro flap that can be reattached the right way up for whichever option is chosen. The seat measures L40 x W15cm (L15¾ x W6in). Very versatile.
GARDEN GEAR ROTATING SEAT AND TOOL STORE
This seat is constructed from strong plastic and supports a maximum weight of 80kg (176lb). It has four wheels for makes moving around easily and able to rotate a full 360-degrees. The seat also comes with a tool store so garden tools can be accessed while working. Dimensions: L52 x W31 x H30cm (L20 x W12 x H12in).
THE ORGANIC GARDENING CATALOGUE
www.organiccatalogue.com
TEL: 0333 240 0776
PRODUCT CODE: G2201
PRICE: £34.99
KG VERDICT
This is a good product for gardening lower down and with the flexibility of a 36O degree swivel seat so you can turn without having to get up. As it is on wheels you can also manoeuvre yourself along a border without having to get up. It has a generous tool-box so you can take your tools along with you, with the one you most need accommodated in the side pouch provided. This is a good one for working around raised beds, larger pots and for eye level pruning and harvesting.
THE PASSIONATE GARDENER’S SKINCARE BUNDLE
This vegan skincare bundle is made with natural ingredients to cleanse, protect, condition, and hydrate your skin. It includes an exfoliating hand scrub, hand cream, gardener’s soap (with added pumice stone for tough grime) and lip balm. A metal tray for storing the products is also part of the package.
GARDENING GIFTS
www.gardeninggifts.co.uk
TEL: 01646 405705
PRODUCT CODE: N/A
PRICE: £46.99
KG VERDICT
This is a lovely little bundle for keeping hands and nails clean and smooth after a good day’s gardening. The scrub is suitably gritty to clear any ingrained dirt on palms and fingers which can be by a soapy wash to clean them. Applying the hand cream will keep skin tender and moist and (like the scrub) has a very pleasant scent. The bristles on the nail brush are dense but suitably flexible for effective cleaning whilst the lip balm will protect lips from both heat and a cold wind. Would make an excellent gift!
