This Summer, with the great rains we had this previous Winter, is blooming more than ever with dense amounts of weeds and foxtails. You can see foxtails on the pavement even when walking your dog in our neighborhood. A foxtail is a generic term used to describe certain grasses that are found in California, especially our area here in Northern California. Their spiky barbs catch on the fur of our pets, attaching themselves not only to the outer skin but can easily burrow themselves into the skin and body which can cause much damage, even death. If you have a grassy area in your yard or gardens, you may decide to block them off from your pets in order to inspect and mow the area down. If yo