Great advice! That's something that I can do without major equipment. (don't worry, I would never take the results of that test and run with it as if they are inconclusive evidence of good soil everywhere). No matter what I discover in the forums, and talking with everyone about it, I'll still consult a professional when it comes time to get the hard answers that I'll make my plans around. I want the pond to be perfect the first time. Like I said though, the use of the pond, based on the reality of MY situation, might make my PERFECT pond different from someone else's perfect pond.
