No doubt about it, Europeans think weâre crazy. Compared to people living in France, Germany, and Scandinavia, who routinely take as much as six weeks off annually, U.S. employees typically leave about 429 million paid vacation days on the table every year.er prescription for managers (youâre going to like this, we promise): Take more of your own vacation time, or evenâgaspâevery last day off youâre entitled to, and make sure people know youâre doing it. In this as in so much else, Domeyer says, âmanagers should lead by example.â Hear, hear.
Pots and Soil. Container size depends on the size of an Italian cypress at planting. A good rule of thumb is to use a container that is 2 inches larger in diameter than the nursery pot in which the tree grows. As the tree increases in size, repot it in a larger container until the tree reaches the size you desire.
Cypress Care. 1  Find a sunny area to plant the tree, as Cypresses need full sun exposure. 2  Most Cypresses need moist soil to prosper, especially during the early stages of growth. 3  Avoid planting a Cypress in cramped spaces. The tree's roots need ample room to expand. This is critical for taller types of Cypress trees. Remove all weeds that sprout near your Cypress tree. Weeds rob needed nutrients from the roots of the tree and if allowed to grow, weeds will also block the sun and stunt the growth of the young Cypress.