Criggster,

Good point about the PH level changing. I hope with grass growing the past few years, the PH level has increased. Is that what you think probably has happened? I will test it again to be sure. I said not much topsoil because after only a few inches of dirt/sand, it becomes pretty much sand, and others with experience in planting have also said that about the land there (at 2,600 feet, sea shell fossils are common). I will definately try to plant things that will do well in the soil and conditions I have there, and will test out different plants to see which several work best.