Memory foam garden kneeling pad 'works wonders' on aching knees

Daily Record

12-05-2025

If weeding and tending to your garden is leaving you in pain, this durable mat is a 'godsend'
Pottering in the garden is something lots of householders have been able to enjoy in the warmer weather. But when it comes to weeding or tending borders, our knees take a beating.
Kneeling down to pull weeds or to plant seeds is the only option other than bending over which can put strain on our backs. If you want to make the job more comfortable, you might be wondering whether to invest in a kneeling pad.
These simple mats can make a huge difference to kneeling for long periods as it protects your joints, even if you don't normally suffer from knee problems, while you get on with the task in hand There are, of course, plenty of options on the market with varying prices but But one which has been hailed as a 'godsend' is the Taylor & Brown Memory Foam Kneeling Pad.
This thick mat is reduced at the moment from £16.99 on Amazon to £14.99.
The pad made from thick, high quality memory foam and moulds to your shape while offering support. 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, reports The Express.
And it folds up which means it can easily be transported to wherever you need to be and weighs just 1.2kg with a built in handle too.
Unfolded, the mat, which comes in either grey or green, measures 54cm x 34cm x 5cm size to give plenty of room. When folded, the measurements are 33cm x 26cm x 11cm. This means you have plenty of room to do jobs without having to stand up and move it so often.
Another option for gardeners, especially those who like the option to sit and work as well as kneel, is the Strata Padded Garden Kneeler, Seat and Tool Storage 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.
A slightly pricier option is the Ergodyne Proflex 380 Standard Black Foam Kneeling Pad 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 Taylor & Brown pad has a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from a total of 286 reviews on Amazon. One person said it offered great support writing: 'Great kneeling pad. Very thick and versatile. Can double in size when opened but still provides more than adequate support for your knees.'
Another reviewer 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.'
However, some didn't agree that the pad is all memory foam. 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.
'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.
Another added: "So much more comfortable than other kneeling pads."
However, for a good price on a handy piece of kit to make gardening easier, the Taylor & Brown Memory Foam Kneeling Pad, here, could be well worth a look.