This allows the water to be absorbed by the ground rather than run off. A good watering of one inch once a week should be plenty for most parts of Georgia. However, sandy soils may require watering more often. Their native habitat is the forest. But people insist on planting them in their lawns in full sunlight.
Dogwoods are understory trees.
They grow best in the shade. That's their native habitat. Midcap recently traveled through a northeast Georgia town and was amazed to see dogwoods planted around the town square. They really suffer between the sun and the competition from the turf grass for soil nutrients. Midcap has some tips to keep in mind.