Martin Docherty

Martin Docherty

Martin is a freelance writer, editor, and podcaster specializing in gaming, tech, home and garden content. Writing insightful reviews and features for Top Ten Reviews' Home & Garden section, Martin also worked in China as an English teacher. 

Articles by: Martin Docherty

Greenworks 48V 20-inch Brushless Lawn Mower 1313802 review

Greenworks 48V 20-inch Brushless Lawn Mower review

By Martin Docherty published

Review Greenworks 48V 20-inch brushless lawn mower is perfect for small backyards, with easy storage and great maneuverability.

Troy-Bilt TB130 review

Troy-Bilt TB130 review

By Martin Docherty published

REVIEW This budget Troy-Bilt TB130 will mulch your clippings, rake your lawn, and it never needs an oil change, but a 159cc engine may struggle with large backyards.

Craftsman M430 mower review

Craftsman M430 mower review

By Martin Docherty published

REVIEW The self-propelling Craftsman M430 features a powerful 223cc engine and a host of bonus features.

What are self-propelled lawn mowers? A woman wearing a red top uses a lawn mower to cut the grass on a sunny day

What are self-propelled lawn mowers?

By Martin Docherty published

FEATURE What are self-propelled lawn mowers? We’ve got all the answers plus the pros and cons of these machines.

Sun Joe MJ401E-PRO 13 mower review

Sun Joe MJ401E-PRO 13 mower review

By Martin Docherty published

Review Small but mighty, the Sun Joe MJ401E-PRO 13 electric lawn mower puts in an admirable performance for a humble price.

10 must-have gardening gadgets for summer 2022

10 must-have gardening tools and gadgets for spring summer 2022

By Martin Docherty published

FEATURE Spruce up your yard with this season's must-have gardening gadgets, from robot mowers to vertical wall planters.

What is mulching and how would it benefit your garden?

What is mulching and how would it benefit your garden?

By Martin Docherty published

FEATURE Ever wondered what that mulching tool in your mower does? Read on to find out exactly what is mulching and how to use it.