Landscape Rocks | Frequently Asked Questions

Landscape Rock
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much does a cubic metre of landscape rock weigh?	Landscape rocks are heavier than they look! As a rule of thumb: Crushed rock: ~1.5 tonnes per cubic metre Large landscaping rock: ~1.2 – 1.4 tonnes per cubic metre Our advice: If a rock is over 400 – 500mm in diameter, you’ll want a machine, not muscles.
What sizes of landscape rock are available for sale?	Our landscape rocks vary in size anywhere from the size of a cricket ball right through to the size of a small car. Whether you’re building a path, a retaining wall or a garden feature we’ve got the right size.
What is the price of a cubic metre of landscape rock?	We charge per loose cubic metre. Why “loose”? Because boulders for landscaping don’t stack like bricks – pricing by loose cubic metre keeps it fair no matter the shape or size of stone.
Can I choose my own landscape rocks?	Absolutely. Come down to our yard and you can hand-select the perfect landscape rocks for your project.

How many landscape rocks fit in a cubic metre?	It depends on what you pick: Around 35 – 50 football-sized landscape rocks will fit into a cubic metre. Or just one really big hero garden rock.
How do I move large landscaping rocks?	For anything bigger than 400 – 500mm diameter, you’ll need machinery: 1.7T excavator: up to ~800mm 3T excavator: up to ~1m 5T excavator: up to ~1.2m 8T excavator: up to ~1.5m Bigger than that? You’re into 20T+ excavator territory.
Where can landscape rock be delivered?	Best option is a soft surface (soil, mulch, sand). Our trucks are tippers, so we recommend preparing a cushioned area: Avoid tipping garden rocks directly on concrete, paving, or asphalt (unless you enjoy cracks and council complaints). Pallets, soil, or mulch make excellent buffers. Give us a call to discuss access and the safest drop-off plan.
Will your truck fit in my driveway?	We have different trucks in our fleet for different situations – from compact trucks (2m³ capacity) to heavy haulers (27m³). If you’re worried about access, send us a photo of your driveway / yard and we’ll match the right truck. Our fleet includes: 2m³, 4m³, 6m³, 10m³, 13m³, 24m³, and 27m³ tippers.

How are landscape rock steps and seats delivered?	We can supply a forklift to unload pallets of landscape rock steps, seats or sawn stone. We will drop off the pallet, allowing you or your landscaper to organise placement. Check out our excavator guide above to work out the size of the machine you’d need to place your garden rocks.
Can I pick up landscape rocks myself?	Yes – bring a ute, trailer, or truck. Please don’t load landscape rocks into the cabin of your car (windscreens and dashboards don’t win against garden boulders). Always check your vehicle’s maximum load capacity before loading.
Do you deliver landscape rocks?	Yes – we deliver across Melbourne, Geelong, the Surf Coast, the Mornington Peninsula, Central Highlands, and Shepparton. Delivery cost depends on distance, load size, and site access.
How much notice do I need for landscape rock delivery?	Usually we can deliver within a few days. During peak landscaping season, or for large loads allow extra lead time. A good rule of thumb: if selecting your stone, come to pick around 1.5 - 2 weeks before you need it delivered.

Do you supply landscape rocks to councils, schools, or commercial projects?	Yes – we regularly supply landscapers, councils, schools, cemeteries, builders, and homeowners. From small garden projects to large civic upgrades, we can scale to your needs.
Are landscape rocks environmentally friendly?	Yes – our landscape rocks are locally sourced natural products. Unlike manufactured pavers or concrete, they require no energy-intensive processing. Plus, they last for decades without maintenance.
Can you help me choose the right landscape rocks?	Definitely. Bring some photos or plans and our team will help you pick the right size, colour, and type of garden rocks for your landscaping project.
What landscape rock is best for building a wall?	Transrock supplies walling rock in a variety of colours and textures, such as: Little Desert Sandstone rocks Pink Mudstone rocks Honey Granite rocks Coldstream rocks Each stone has a unique tone and texture to complement your landscape design.

Feature landscaping rocks all have unique colours, shapes, and presence. We stock:

So that we’ve got a great option for all landscape rock, whether it’s as a feature, or as part of a retaining wall.

Not all stone keeps its character when cut. For steps and seats, we recommend:

Both are available in a range of sizes and retain their natural beauty even when sawn or shaped.