Question
I planted a row of 18 skyrocket Junipers several years ago that have
reached 7' in height. I have wrapped them every winter to protect against
snow damage. When I unwrapped them this spring, they tilted this way
and that. They are planted 2.5' apart so I don't think I could stake them
the normal way. I had an idea to put several 4x4 fence posts in cement
along the row of Junipers and run wires horizontally between them to
catch and attach the Junipers to. What do you think of this idea?


Answer
Hi Nina,

First, you did not have to cover for the winter, juniper is a tough plant.  Sometimes wrapping can do harm to a plant. Junipers as well as any plant will have some damage from the harsh winter, but they will survive. As they get older they will get stronger.  I think the fence post thing is overkill.  Are they looking like they might straighten themselves out?