This is the second most common question for them. The number one is when to take them off. I believe in their use so much that I gave all mine away.......... Many people like them because it can offer protection from wildlife - which is good. Another thing is it promotes rapid growth - nice thin spindly tall growth that needs cutting off next year. Then their is your current predicament- how do you monitor insects and disease- and then spray when needed? I find it better to let the vine grow unchecked the first year to develop good strong roots and a thick base to the vine. Then the next year when you cut back, the vines energy goes into making a nice thall thick trunk.
