Create a beautiful garden or landscape with these gardening books geared toward gardening in Pennsylvania. Learn which plants do well in the Pennsylvania climate, find tips for deterring common garden pests, and get region-specific timelines for common gardening chores.

1. Pennsylvania Gardener's Guide

Written by the popular gardening expert Liz Ball, "Pennsylvania Gardener's Guide" includes suggestions on the best plant varieties for Pennsylvania gardens, as well as as region-specific advice on how to plant, grow, and maintain a beautiful landscape.More »

2. Home Landscaping - Mid-Atlantic Region

If you want to design your own gardens, but aren't sure where to start, Home Landscaping by Creative Homeowner Press features photos and plant descriptions for dozens of beautiful landscape designs geared toward Pennsylvania and other Mid-Atlantic states. It includes helpful tips for different gardening situations, settings and plant combinations, and instructions for constructing garden structures such as ponds, pathways, retaining walls, arbors and window boxes.More »

3. Sunset Northeastern Garden Book

This must-have book for Pennsylvania gardeners contains information on almost 6,000 plants, climate zones, and other gardening topics specific to the Pennsylvania region.More »

4. Best Garden Plants for Pennsylvania

Focused on flowers more than design, this handy guide makes it easy to find annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, roses and ornamental grasses that will thrive in the climate and soil of Pennsylvania gardents. The guide includes photos and complete descriptions for each plant and is small enough to take with you to the garden center!More »

5. The Pennsylvania Gardener - All about Gardening the Keystone State

Derek Fell's comprehensive gardening book focuses on the unique regional characteristics of gardening in Pennsylvania. Learn how to use Pennsylvania's soil and climate to advantage, what not to plant in Pennsylvania, and more.More »