It can be surprising just how much physical exercise is involved in gardening. Constantly having to kneel down and bend your back to tend to plants and moving around the yard with tools spilling out your arms can be tiring. That's why I'm pleased to have found a product that would instantly make life easier: a garden stool cart.
I'm actually shocked I've never seen something like this before, as it seems like an obvious addition to essential gardening tools. The Flinter rolling garden stool cart from Amazon combines a garden cart to easily manoeuvre tools around with a seat to rest on.
The fact it's on wheels and has a handle makes it easy to move with minimal effort, plus it has a seat pad for a comfortable resting spot. It's no wonder it has 4.4 stars, with shoppers calling it 'perfect, durable, and heavy duty.'
Measuring 18"Dx14"Wx15"H, this garden stool cart has the capacity to carry multiple items, up to a weight of 400 lbs. With the lid closed, it doubles as a stool to rest on. It has a handle and wheels to pull along with ease, and a comfortable seat pad.
Why Shoppers Love This Garden Stool Cart
It's easy to see how this nifty product can make the most strenuous gardening tasks easier. From moving essential pruning tools to the back of the yard to providing a perching spot while you get rid of weeds low to the ground.
'The cart is everything you'd want it to be. It's well manufactured and assembly was a breeze,' says one five-star reviewer.
The wheels are something to note in particular, with this version of the Flinter garden stool cart having upgraded wheels to previous models, now handling all terrain types. It also has a wider seating pad, measuring 10.2 inches.
'The seat it comfortable and sits at just the right height for working in your garden beds,' another shopper describes. 'The cart manoeuvrable enough to drag around however it's not going to take an sharp turns as the wheels are all in a fixed position,' they note.
As for its capacity, shoppers say: 'The cart is versatile enough to be able to carry a wide range of items and it can be used to move some heavier potted plants,' one individual writes.
With a weight capacity of 400lbs, this garden stool cart is also a good option for those with a container garden, needing to move pots together for winter or move them under shelter for winter.
'I like that dirt can fall through it and I can hose off the stool when needed,' another shopper adds.
With a cage design, it's easy to keep the cart clean. It's constructed of reinforced steel, easy to hose off and durable to last for many seasons.
Shoppers also note it makes a great alternative to a garden kneeling pad (like this one from Walmart), reducing strain on knees.
One of the downsides many of the reviewers share is the 'smoky' smell of the tires. Though, one shopper notes: 'The smoky smell people complain about is the rubber on the wheels. I smell that same smell when I buy tires for my car so I didn’t find it offensive.'
It's also a little expensive at $62.88, but it's a durable product that will save aches and pains and time carrying tools back and forth for years to come, making it a worthwhile investment for avid gardeners.
While shopping for a garden stool, why not also stock up on winter garden tools you'll actually use? You'll be surprised just how many tools are needed in the coldest season.
Shop Garden Stool Alternatives
This 2-in-1 garden kneeler bench is ideal for mid and low-level garden work. It comes with a caddy to hold garden tools, too.
