So what gives? Is the locust an aggressive outsider, or a longtime local? The answer is far from clear. In fact, the U.S.

Trees are indispensible for life as we know it. They clean our air, shade our streets, anchor our soil, and bring beauty to our landscapes. Beyond their environmental services, trees carry deep ...

Q: My husband and I bought a new house last October in Lexington, Ky. Halfway through our backyard was a row of locust trees. I believe they were black locusts but we aren't certain. We decided since ...