Its now June and its been a pretty rainy spring. Your shrubs have grown significantly since spring and they need trimming. Most people don't know the importance of trimming shrubs and trees. Trimming improves the look of the shrub or plant and helps it to keep the right shape. It prompts new growth since plants respond to trimming by growing. Trimming is very important for newly transplanted shrubs to reduce foliage to what the roots can support. It helps to improve the health by removing dead, diseased or insect-infested wood. Thinning also allows for air and sunlight to reach inner branches, helping to prevent disease. It is good to remove dead branches that could fall and hurt people or damage property.