has anyone used a Kneeler/Seat for gardening?

15 years ago

I've been considering purchasing one of these and checked out several online. This one from Plow and Hearth is one of the larger ones measuring 26.5 wide x 10.75 deep x 19 high. I thought a deeper one might be more stable. The last thing I need is to lean forward and topple into the flower bed.

My local nursery has them but they're fairly small - but at least the locking mechanism seems secure.

Has anyone used one?

Here is a link that might be useful: Kneeler

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jel48
15 years ago
I had one. I used it more often as a seat then as a kneeler... mainly because I'd rather sit. I forgot to bring it along when I my ex-husband and I split. I would love to have another one.
bigack
15 years ago
I have one, used it quite a bit, now I'm not too steady anymore. It's nice, and useful.
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I bought one this spring to use on the cement sidewalk that curves around the front of the house and encloses a huge flower bed, which sports a healthy population of bindweed. I thought it was great, until my DD9 decided to use the 'seat function' on one of her pea picking expeditions. The pea plot is on a slope, and DD9 placed the kneeler / seater on that slope, and sat down. After an inappropriate wiggle, the thing collapsed, bending the braces that hold it in the seater position. I bent them back with very little effort, which would indicate a poor choice of material. I'm not that strong, and DD9 tends to the svelte.
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Maura63
15 years ago
The reviews look great, and if I were an avid gardener I'd probably want one!

For now I have to be content with an upside-down litter bucket to sit on (another one for weeds and/or gardening tools).... and a seat-cushion to kneel on (which I got on a give-away day at a baseball game).

I especially like the side bars shown on the linked kneeler for assistance in getting up.

I say "Go For It!"
phyllis__mn
15 years ago
Oh, definitely, you should get one. Amazon has a number of them available, and no shipping! I've had mine for a number of years, and do put a pillow in when using it as a kneeler, as I've had knee replacement, and doc said that would be OK! It's great for helping me get up, too.
debo_2006
15 years ago
I JUST started using something better than the kneeler (which I had something similar). I ordered gel knee pads that strap on with velcro. They are the best thing since sliced bread, IMO. Once on, you don't have to move anything around when gardening like a pad or seat. You can literally drop to your knees safety - anywhere - and crawl around, and the knees stay comfortable. Great if you wash your floors by hand too. I LOVE THESE THINGS.

I was skeptical at first when I saw them thinking they would not be comfy, but ordered them anyway since reviews were good. I used them for the first time last weekend, all day, and I kept saying to my DH how great they are - quite the knee saver. No aches, pains or anything.....and best of all, no moving my pad or seat as I garden, and I have 7+ very large flower gardens on our property. I was crawling on top of mulch and whatnot in my garden and didn't feel a thing. (BTW, I'm 51, with bad knees, so I'm no spring chic).

I got mine at HSN, (video attached) but a search brings up other brands that you may like better. Like Oprah, these are MY NEW FAVORITE THING!!!!

Link to HSN: http://home-solutions.hsn.com/multi-purpose-gardening-gel-knee-pads_p-5680544_xp.aspx

Here is a link that might be useful: Video - gel knee pads
susie53_gw
15 years ago
I have been thinking of getting their Scoot-N-Do-Caddy. Anyone use this item.. I wish I could still get down on my knees..
Holly_ON
15 years ago
I got my kneeler at a garage sale. One of my best $2 purchases ever!
marygailv
15 years ago
I gave my daughter one for her birthday several years ago and she uses it all the time. Earlier I had suggested the gel knee pads and she said she had them and didn't care for them.
arcy_gw
15 years ago
I have the step 2 one and it is nice, but for planting a border I found two kick boards from the dollar store work just as well. I keep moving them down the line and I just move to the next pad. Best two dollars ever spent on the garden!
kathyg_in_mi
15 years ago
I've been using a kneeler/seat for a few years now and love it!
Kathy G in MI
socks
15 years ago
Those knee pads look interesting. I'm going to HSN to read the reviews. I just use a $2 kneeling pad or bend over to protect my knees but that's not really a good idea. The kneeling pad needs to be moved all the time.

I was wondering--what kind of gardening do you do seated?
jen1879
15 years ago
Things like picking beans, peas, peppers, etc are great to do seated. We usually just use a bucket. Maybe not the most comfortable, but it works! Lol
maire_cate
Original Author
15 years ago
I used to use a 2" thick vinyl covered foam pad to kneel on but it's getting too hard for me to get up (my knees are shot- and I'm not ready for knee replacement yet). The kneeler/seat would be handy because if I do kneel then I'd have to arms to help me get up again.

Last summer I didn't kneel at all - I did most of my planting and weeding by bending over - not the most attractive view and not the most comfortable for my back.
kathi_mdgd
15 years ago
I used to have one of those several years ago and it was ok then.Fast forward a few more years,the knees got so bad that i could no longer get on them.So i got the little sit on Ames garden scooter.I can sit on it,roll myself around,and it has room under the seat for my hand tools etc.Best money i ever spent,right up there with the Hula Hoe.
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OklaMoni
15 years ago
I own one. Did not leave it behind in the packing of my stuff. LOL

Presently it lives with my daughter along with a bunch of other stuff that she will miss when I want it back. :)

Moni

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