I would like to do an experiment, sampling the soil in different areas for their properties just to have a better understanding of soil.
I don't know how yet, but I want to test for pH and mineral content. Is there anything else that I should test for? I was thinking of checking for number of worms and other critters, and keeping track of debris.
I am mostly curious about testing the soil where different things grow
A grassy field: I will test the higher dryer areas, and the lower wetter areas
Underneath Apple Trees: Obviously it will be very acidic, but I want to know exactly how acidic.
In the woods: Near trees where the branches fall and rot, and also away from the trees where not so many do.
Brambles: I want to know what sort of soil they grow in and what soil they don't to see what I can change to get rid of them or make them spread where I want them.
I don't know what to expect.
If anyone wants to do the same thing where they live, we could compare data, it might be interesting.