Spotted leaves can appear when zinnias stay damp, grow too closely together, or carry older foliage near the soil. The first step is not panic, but attention.
I remove badly affected leaves, keep fallen debris away from the base, water near the soil instead of over the blooms, and make room for air to move between plants.
The garden rarely asks for perfection. It asks us to notice, respond gently, and keep tending what still has life.
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