Ransomes
has been chosen as the preferred mower of choice for the Grade 2 listed gardens
surrounding Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire.
The
chosen machine, the Ransomes Highway 3, was delivered by local dealer
Sharrocks.
Elvaston
Castle Country Park is a 200-acre site maintained by Derbyshire County Council,
by a team of six gardeners.
Commenting
on the new purchase, Landscape Chargehand Anna Morrison, said: “After
trialling a few different machines, myself and the team decided to opt for the
Ransomes Highway 3. It’s a good size, it’s versatile and can get into those
tight spaces.
“We
use the machine to maintain the formal lawns around the castle, and it’s great
because it can deal with different heights of cut very well which means it
copes well in a variety of conditions, especially when it’s wet.
“I
have been here for seven years now, and we have a very experienced team of
gardeners; Paul Dimmock has been here for 29 years and Geoff Doncaster has been
here for 43 years! This level of experience is priceless, so I listened very
carefully to the feedback from the team when choosing which machine to
purchase. We all thought the Highway 3 was the best for the job, so I felt very
confident when it was finally time to place the order.
“The
back-up support from Sharrocks has been brilliant. One of the most important
aspects of buying new machinery is the service you receive from your local
dealer. We couldn’t be happier with every aspect of the process, from the
demonstration to the installation and training; everything has been first
class.”
Derbyshire
County Council purchased the estate in which the castle lies in 1968 and
opening it in 1970 as one of the first country parks in England. Today, both
the buildings and gardens are registered (grade 2 and Grade 2*) as being of
special architectural and historical interest.
