You would think so but my HOA wants everything "uniform" and has said I cannot cover them. My neighbors enjoy them too. I'm very upset since I've put so much TLC into them and for them to be in such good shape. I'm just hoping we don't have a bad winter and they can survive. My church, a 10 min walk away, has quite a few and has only lost a few over the past 2 winters so I'm hoping mine will make it, especially since they are well established now. Keep your fingers crossed for us and thanks for your support!