5-minute gardener: what to do this weekendEDIBLESPrepare strawberry beds by digging in plenty of compost. READ MORE:* 5 ways to get a better strawberry crop* 11 tips for growing parsnips* Seven secrets to fixing your lawnJenny Somervell Parsnip seed needs to be fresh. Parsnip seed does not age well, so make sure it is fresh. Leave newly laid turf undisturbed for several weeks to allow roots to establish. *Just as importantly, check your soil hasn't dried out, which it can do surprisingly quickly, especially if it is light.

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