'Very thick' garden memory foam kneeling pad is a 'godsend for painful, aching knees'

Plenty of people are using the warmer weather and longer days to get their gardens in order, ready for enjoying in the summer. But gardening can take its toll on the body, from bending into awkward positions to spending hours kneeling on the hard ground while pulling up stubborn weeds.

For many, a kneeling pad is a great solution to sore knees after a day tending to the garden. They protect knees and clothing from the rough ground and dirt, and help prevent damage to sensitive kneecaps.

Those looking to invest in this handy bit of kit are in luck, as the for £15.99 down from £16.99 on Amazon. It's designed to keep buyers comfortable whether they're in the garden, doing DIY around the house, or need a comfy place to kneel when looking after kids playing outdoors, and its versatile design even makes it great as a portable cushion when on the go.

Made from high-quality memory foam, providing superior comfort that standard foam options can't match. The outer cover is made from 600D PVC-coated polyester, making it both water-resistant and easy to wipe clean - ideal for use on wet grass or dirty surfaces without worrying about damage or mess.

Lightweight at just 1.2kg, this kneeling pad is easy to carry thanks to its built-in handle. It opens to a generous 54cm x 34cm x 5cm size to give plenty of support, and folds down compactly to 33cm x 26cm x 11cm for convenient storage and transport.

If this isn't what shoppers are after, they could try the for £14 from Argos. The kneeler is made of plastic, weighs 1.18kg and is said to be ideal for sitting and kneeling during gardening. Another option could be the for £29.16 from Safety Gloves. This pad is described as a black standard foam rubber pad for kneeling, is ideal for manual labour professions that strain knees, has dense NBR foam rubber that will not compress over time and improved practicality with water/petroleum-resistant construction.

However, the from a total of 285 reviews on Amazon. One person wrote: "Great kneeling pad. Very thick and versatile. Can double in size when opened but still provides more than adequate support for your knees."

Another person said: "Great product to help cushion the kneeling down tasks we all have to do in the house and garden. Thick, comfortable memory foam, a godsend for painful, aching knees when you just have to get down low. I wouldn't be without mine. I bought this one for a friend, and can recommend this product, even if you don't have knee issues. You can work longer in the kneeling position and in a lot more comfort. Wipe clean and water resistant. Compact design and a neat little carrying handle which fastens securely. Definitely worth 5 stars."

"Pleasantly surprised at how good this is. Purchased it because it was very painful to kneel and do my garden borders. The memory foam works wonders, providing the knee support that I need. Would recommend," said another shopper.

However, some people shared opposing views, as one said: "This is simply thick, dense plastic foam with a thin layer of regular foam top and bottom. It isn't memory foam. It's resilient enough, but if you're expecting real memory foam you'll be disappointed."

"Used once and days later I can still see the kneeling indentations," said another shopper.

However, for a good price on a handy piece of kit to make gardening easier, the could be well worth a look.