Landscapers usually move them with a flatbed truck and the aid of a forklift, or other landscaping machinery. The boulder needs to be secured during transport.
If you decide to somehow move it yourself, and the boulder shifts, you can get into an accident or damage your car.
Once the boulder is at your property, someone must properly place it. This is difficult to do without expert experience, the right equipment, and adequate manpower.
Sometimes a boulder is set just a few inches into the ground. Other times you want to set a boulder with 25% of its bottom in the ground. Even heavy boulders can move over time, if not properly placed.
A properly installed boulder is more natural looking and is less likely to crack as time goes by. You also want the boulder to be secure so that people can safely sit on it, and kids can safely play on it.
At Sponzilli Landscape Group, we help homeowners incorporate the beauty of natural boulders into their landscaping. To see how we can help you, contact us today.