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Old 01-06-2014, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by shcisamax View Post
Foxtails? They need to be covered?
I was wondering the same thing so did some research on the web. They will probably die back, but survive and come back next spring. I planted mine this summer so they are kinda, sorta established and I didn't want to take any chances so I wrapped them up tight in towels with chip clips holding the towel closed. They are also in the northwest side of the yard which will be where the winds are supposed to be worst; however, I have noticed since the sun went down the wind has decreased. Good thing to keep the covers in place, bad to allow the frost to settle.