Aromatic Plants Add Natural and Aesthetic Touches to Home Gardens in Najran

Residents of the Najran region are keen to cultivate and care for aromatic plants in home gardens, due to their natural and environmental value. They contribute to adding aesthetic and vibrant touches, exuding pleasant fragrances that give a sense of comfort and relaxation, reduce tension and anxiety, calm nerves, and improve the overall appearance of the gardens.

The Najran region is characterized by its suitable climate and fertile soil, making it an ideal choice for growing various aromatic plants such as basil and mint, which are among the most widespread plants in home gardens, and rosemary and thyme, which are distinguished by their high heat tolerance. Also, there are sweet basil, marjoram, rue, jasmine, sage, wormwood, blessed thistle, and aloe vera, among other plants that form an environmental diversity, contributing to the preservation of biodiversity and promoting the culture of home gardening.

Aromatic plants are used in many fields, including cooking to prepare some foods and hot drinks, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics, and perfumes, due to their content of essential oils.

Residents are keen to care for home gardens and tend to the various aromatic plants through the use of modern irrigation systems, pruning, providing good soil, fertilizing, and removing weeds, believing in the importance of these plants and their role in increasing green spaces, the density of sustainable vegetation cover, and improving the quality of life.