Lesson 2 Herbology Tools of the Trade

Dragon Dung is probably what you think it is; its the stool of any dragon. This can be well used for a fertilizer for soil or it can be mixed into compost for a more delicate organic fertilizer. The dragon dung works so amazingly because of the acid found in the dragons' stomach which is surprisingly related to there fire-breathing abilities. This fascinated acid breaks down all materials to their most natural state. This is something very useful in Herbology. Dragon dung is surprisingly scentless. The text from Hogwarts is Here says, "The lack of scent found in dragon dung is reputedly due to the fact that the dragons use all odorous gases in the production of their fire, although neither dragon keepers nor magizoologists have ever been able to confirm this as fact."

Mooncalf Dung is also used as a fertilizer. This option of fertilizer is a more "gentle" option even more gentle than the dragon dung-based composts. This option of fertilizer is preferred for the planting and caring or more fragile plants or even for sensitive plants. If the soil Mooncalf is on worn down or stripped of vitamins and minerals soil the Mooncalf may not be as powerful enough to make up for the lack of minerals and nutrients to help make what the plant requires to grow strong.

Centaur Tears are most plants favorite drink, which is a reason why centaurs living amongst a lot of healthy plants. Centaur tears can revive plants just moments after it dies. Some plants find them toxic. Never water a plant that grows in salt water with centaur tears they will not fare well at all. Centaurs are often called beasts (mainly by the Ministry of Magic) which they are not beasts they are so helpful to the non-muggle world, the wizarding world. They take very good care of the land they are on surrounding the plants and ecosystem, using their tears as needed. Some amazing wizards have arranged agreements with centaurs for tears as needed.