Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. Homeowners are realizing the health benefits derived from gardening and the increase in their home's property value. Book retailers are well aware that the trend in gardening books is to regional titles that provide credible information on the plants that perform well in specific regions. Tri-State Gardener's Guide is written by the highly popular WOR radio gardening expert Ralph Snodsmith. It contains specific advice on the top landscape plant choices for the Tri-State area. Describes the top performing landscape plants (more than 170 selections) for gardeners in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.