I wouldn't think so... I would pull them up when they dry out. Garlic cloves can be planted and overwintered, it can tolerate frost and snow. And this is a good time to plant your garlic clovers~you can just pick up a bulb or two at the grocer, those work fine. Just try to look for garlic that still has some of the root on them, if you know what I mean. The garlic that comes from china will have the root dug out and it's smooth.