While the primary focus is on the care and growth of the plants, I think the decor brightens things up a bit, don’t you?
I managed to get the sweet pepper plants—the ones in the cup—to grow. But that’s not all: I found these colorful stones at a shop called Montarro, and my girlfriend suggested, "Why don't we add them to the plants?" I thought, "Why not?" They surely create a lovely interplay of colors. Around 5:00 or 6:00 PM, when the light hits them at an angle, the reflection must look even better—but in any case, they already give the plants a completely different look compared to what we had before.
One thing that could be an issue is that they are too big for the space I have; however, my brother bought me some smaller, colorful ones—I still need to go pick them up—to add to the space and bring a bit more color to my little garden.
And yes, the light definitely makes a big difference. It’s just that the plants are in the foreground, so in some cases—or from certain angles—they block the light from reaching the stones. Still, in the photo with the cactus, you can see how the stones off to the side catch the light and shine. I took that photo around 4:00 PM; I got busy and couldn't get to them around 5:30 or 6:00 PM—that’s when the sun takes on that orange hue that makes everything look absolutely spectacular.
I want to share that using coffee grounds actually worked for me! I’m not sure if they act as a sort of insulator, help retain moisture, or simply provide some nutrients, but my sweet chili pepper plants have really started to thrive. We’ll see if the same thing happens with the beans—hopefully not! In any case, I’ll be back in a week or ten days with an update on my garden. I’m hoping for more colors, but above all, I just want to see that lush green growth continue!
Success with your plantings—until next time!