Yard spaces were kept swept with a broom. Today the flower yard is a gesture of welcome, always in front of the house. The flower yard is highly decorated with plants and ornamental objects. Brightly colored flowers are chosen for impact. The choice for plants is limited by availability and often collected from the wild.
Yards show strong individuality of expression and creative improvisation.
Adapting the German influence may mean serious work and a studious interest, but the impact will be something of which to be proud. Here are the contributions handed to us by German settlers in Texas. Neat, clean, orderly, industrious. Good gardeners and keen horticulturists. Scientific interest in plants, production, botany and new plant material.