The best knee pads and kneelers for more comfortable gardening

Available in 10 colours, the Burgon & Ball Knee Pads are filled with a cushioning layer of memory foam and a deep layer of shock-absorbing EVA foam to keep your knees protected from the impact. Each knee pad has little handles for storage and carrying and is encased in waterproof, durable neoprene that's quick-dry and wipe clean.

Customer review: "These knee-pads are excellent, goodbye to painful, wet, and muddy knees when gardening! I like them better than a cushion pad because they stay on my legs and move around with me, while I keep misplacing the pad. I also like dress-making and cutting large pieces of fabric on the floor, the knee pads are very useful for that, too. However, as other reviewers stated, these won't fit a person with very slim legs."

Measuring a large 43cm in length and 7cm in thickness, the HappyPicnic kneeler pad is bigger and thicker for ample knee protection on tough ground. It's filled with high-density foam and covered in a durable polyester cover that can be taken off by zipper and washed if it gets particularly grubby. Despite its extra thickness, it's still lightweight and easy to carry around and store with the handle.

Customer review: "Really like this kneeling mat as it is much thicker than any others I have seen on the market. Very comfortable to us whether kneeling or sitting in the garden. Would recommend."

This multi-function kneeler can be used as a regular garden kneeler or be turned upside down to become a seat for you to work at a more comfortable height - or sit back and admire your hard work. Made from a durable and strong steel frame and wipe-clean fabric, it's foldable for easy storage and comes complete with handy pouches for your garden tools.

Customer review: "Exactly what I expected, love it, makes life easier in the garden."

Developed by Kew's Horticultural Team and Spear & Jackson, the Spear & Jackson Knee Pads wrap around your knees to provide comfort and support. Each pad has a Velcro strap for easy fitting and adjustment, a neoprene lining for water resistance, a quick-dry, easy-clean nylon cover, and three-layer foam construction for extra comfort.

Customer review: "These knee pads are the third pair I've tried but they are by far the best. Very good cushioning on the pad itself and because the fitting straps are thin you don't get the pinching at the back of your knees. I wear them at work and have worn them for eight straight hours and have not had any problems. This is the first pair I can say that about! Recommended."

As with their knee pads, Burgon & Ball have applied the same support construction to their garden kneelers too. With 12 colours to choose from, the ultra-cushioned kneeling mat is made of shock absorbing foam, surrounded by luxurious memory foam. It has a waterproof neoprene cover with wipe-clean nylon coating, and has an in-built handle for convenience.

Customer review: "After using several other kneeling pads, I have finally found this one. This is the best kneeling pad I have ever used. It's big, it's super comfy, it washes well and it's a nice colour. What more could you want? Highly recommended. Great value for money."

This robust and sophisticated garden kneeler from Garden Trading at All Things Brighton Beautiful will blend in effortlessly in your garden shed. Crafted from a khaki, waterproof canvas the handle, edging and backing is made of a soft brown faux suede for a subtle contrast with the foam inner providing proper comfort and support.

Customer review: "Good strong material and well-padded. Everybody needs a kneeler like this."

Another fantastic two-in-one option, the Ohuhu Garden Kneeler and Seat has a sturdy yet lightweight steel frame, easy-clean EVA mat, foldable construction, and two complementary gardening tool pouches that are attached with Velcro should you wish to remove them. Use as a handy, elevated garden kneeler or flip over to use as a garden chair to tend to your long-stemmed plants.

Customer review: "Bought this for my mum and she absolutely loves it!!! I myself am very pleased with the build quality and can see straight away it will last many a year. Mum does find it slightly difficult to fold them up but she has pretty bad arthritis in her hands… still managed to do it though!"

Perfectly matching the garden theme or so fancy it's worth gifting to your green-fingered friend, this Luxury Garden Kneeler by Celina Digby is beautifully decorated with the florals of a Welsh meadow on both sides. Made from durable water and stain-resistant fabric and filled with a high-density 7.5cm reflex foam inner, the cover can be removed and machine-washed at 30 degrees.

Customer review: "The size, colourful fabric, all excellent."

At Modern Gardens, we're a big fan of the iconic Orla Kiely designs so we couldn't resist this uniquely square garden kneeler with a striped tulip print in pine. It has shaped edges for additional comfort, an easy-to-clean coated canvas outer fabric, and a sturdy leather carry handle.

Customer review: "Orla Kiely items are so iconic. This is stylish and practical with the waterproof fabric and leather handle. Almost too nice to kneel on in the mud so I haven't used it yet!"

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