Hi - I have two trees in the front of my house between the street and the sidewalk. Each of them were planted when the house was completed in November 2022. Over this summer one of the trees has progressively had its leaves turn brown and has now lost half the leaves. The other tree is still green and looks to OK in the heat. We do have a sprinkler system and both these trees would receive water from that sprinkler system. Curious if there is anything obvious that I am missing on this tree and if fatal, what is a good tree recommendation that isn't a pear tree to put in the front of a house. I included 3 pics. Two of the bad tree and one of the good tree. Thanks! Corey Green

Hi, Had just started a walk in the woods in Patapsco Valley SP near Ellicott City when inch-long wasps stung me (1x) and my 2 dogs 3-4x). I got home ASAP since I've had sensitive reactions to other types of stinging insects in the past. One of the wasps hitchhiked home with us and I have attached pics. Would love to know what it is. Thanks.

trunk is about 6 inches and diameter, but very tall. I just saw where I shouldnt cut it down. Is there a best time to cut it down (month)? I have a couple of One inch saplings I cut down. Should I do anything with the root system there?