1.       Before going outside, label as many zip-lock baggies as you will need, make sure to label the baggies accordingly.

2.  Use a soil extractor (15 cm by 2 cm) Collect 15 soil core samples, as the samples are collected, they need to be placed in the correct baggie: 3 near around one tree (For example the Slippery elm), 3 near another a different tree (For example the Red maple), 3 near one type of plant (For example the Garlic weed), 3 more near different type of plant (For example the White Grass), and 3 from an area with no plant coverage.

3.  After the soil is collected, take the soil inside and put soil in the fridge until ready to test.

4.      Use a soil test kit to perform a phosphorus test.

5.   Perform a Serial Dilutions Test: Follow This Link For Instructions

6.       Record data

7.      Repeat all steps for each individual sample, do for as many samples collected.