This 2-in-1 garden kneeler is the strain-free gardening solution I've been searching for – and at less than $40 it's going straight in my basket

July is a busy month in the yard and as the first summer with a garden of my own, I'm quickly realizing just how strenuous pruning, planting, and generally tending to plants can be. Our backs are strained as we bend over and our knees become fatigued from working low to the ground for an extended period of time, both of which can lead to serious injury if you're not careful. That's why I immediately searched for one thing this Amazon Prime Day: a garden kneeler.

But I wasn't expecting to stumble across as good a bargain as this Amazon garden kneeler seat. Not only can you use it as a traditional garden kneeler, but you can also flip it to use it as a bench for tending to plants mid-level. The thing that makes this kneeler a steal at less than $40 is the fact it comes with two tool caddies, making it much easier to work in the yard without having your arms full of sharp tools – there's no wonder it's a best-seller in the Amazon Prime Day outdoor deals.

Of course, this garden kneeling bench can also serve as an extra chair in the yard, and you can use it for other jobs around the home, too. So, no matter what's on your summer gardening checklist this month, more than 3,000 customers can vouch for the fact this handy tool allows you to work in the yard for much longer at a time.

Why use a garden kneeler seat?

Garden kneelers are cushioned pads for you to kneel on when working with plants low to the ground (like this garden kneeling pad also on sale on Amazon). The bonus of a garden kneeler seat is that it also doubles as a bench, allowing you to relieve any strain when working with plants at mid-level.

This means you can rest sitting while tending to plants, as well as using it in the same way as a conventional kneeling pad.

Essentially, a garden kneeler seat takes off the strain of your back and knees and prevents serious injury. It can also stop you making pruning mistakes, for example, by allowing you to sit as closely to plants as possible comfortably.

But, there are also several alternative uses for garden kneelers. This includes using it for chores around the house and even using it as an extra chair or side table to hold drinks outdoors.

Plus, with side caddies attached, you can carry your essential gardening tools around with ease, once again reducing fatigue during garden work.

What shoppers love about it

I'm reassured this Amazon garden kneeler seat is a good investment by its 'best seller' and 'Amazon's choice' labels, plus 4.7 star ratings, and more than 3,300 reviews singing its praises. It's clear this seat has been well tested and gets lots of use from those who have bought it:

'Every time I use it I’m happy that I have it, especially when I want to get up off of my knees or I’m getting up from sitting low,' one reviewer writes.

'It feels very sturdy and no risk of collapsing or losing my balance,' another notes. They even express finding it useful for cleaning their fridge and oven. 'Why did I wait so long?,' they write.

Not only does it serve its purpose of relieving strain while working in the yard and house, customers say its design makes it easy to lift themselves from:

'The handles are very useful to assist in getting back up,' one satisfied customer says.

The fact it's lightweight and folds down is also a highlight, saving space in backyard storage and making it easy to put away after use.

'I would not be able to weed my flower gardens without this. I am 85 and looking for different ways to make work easier. It would be a knee-saver even for the young,' one happy customer writes.

The one drawback? You can't adjust the seat height. But, the majority of customers are quite happy with the dimensions: 'The height of the seat is just perfect, not too high and not too low,' one reviewer notes.

Of course, it is still a little pricey at just under $40 on sale, but I think this is accounted for by the fact you get not one but two caddies for tool storage – a bargain from its full price of $69.97.

Nevertheless, if you are looking for something a bit lower priced, I've also spotted some other garden kneeler seats in the sale. This Songmics garden kneeler seat is just $26 on Amazon, for example, although it comes with just one tool caddy.

More strain-saving gardening essentials in the Prime Day sale:

There's no doubt this garden kneeler seat will make some of the worst gardening jobs easier and more pleasurable. Be quick to snap it up while the price is discounted.