A general fungicide, used early in the season, often wards off disease problems. Deadheading increases bloom. Encourage bushiness by pinching plants when they are young. Cutting blooms for bouquets also encourages new growth. Water in the morning and avoid wetting foliage to prevent disease.
Zinnias also last a long time as a cut flower.
Appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 13, 2000. Journal Sentinel Inc. All rights reserved.