Category Buying Guides

In the world of fast-paced business and e-commerce, more and more goods are being ordered online, picked, packed, and shipped with couriers all around Australia. Although this online shopping evolution is great for business, it also comes with an inevitable downside, waste. So, to give the earth a helping hand, we have made some big changes to try and do our part to minimise our carbon footprint, reduce waste, and ensure responsible recycling.

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• At Koch & Co. we have extended our bomboniere packaging range with creative and convenient new designs and materials.
• Consider what qualities you need in packaging to keep your bomboniere safe.
• Use your packaging to make your bomboniere gift not only enticing, but also easy to carry home.
• Common decorations include ribbons, artificial and dried flowers, name tags, and decorative charms.

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• Taking the time to buy healthy plants will ensure the plant lasts longer.
• Read your plants care label and become aware of what it needs as every plant is different. 
• Keep your plant away from strong draughts and artificial heat.
• Don’t overwater your plants. A ‘cup of kindness’ kills more plants than any other element.
• Putting your plant out in the rain can help dissolve the salts and other minerals found in hard tap water.
• Regularly remove any dead leaves or flowers from your plant.
• Using leaf shine sprays can help protect your plant from disease.
• Outdoor plant pots will need drainage holes and a pot plate to catch the excess water.
• Some indoor plant pots will have an internal water well step to lift the pot and prevent root rot.

When we think of adhesive tapes we immediately think of sticky tape. Before pressure sensitive adhesive tapes (PSA’s) were invented, glue and paper was used to secure and bind packaging. The discovery of sticky tape came about when a scientist working for 3M back in 1925 discovered masking tape. Then, the same scientist discovered cello tape which was named Scotch® Magic Tape. These inventions paved the way for the invention of a very wide variety of tapes we see today.

If you’re just starting out in floristry, understanding what tools and florist supplies are actually needed to kick-start this career path can be a confusing and sometimes difficult challenge, especially if you don’t know where to even begin. Supplies are an essential when starting a floristry course, but you may not know what to buy, and end up buying unnecessary and costly items. However, having the right equipment can make all the difference when it comes down to making floral arrangements and the practical side of your course.

Smithers-Oasis the manufacturer of Oasis floral foam have developed the world’s first Biodegradable Foam called OASIS® Bio Floral Foam Maxlife.

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• Making your own bomboniere packaging is often more cost-effective than outsourcing bomboniere packaging.
• Benefits of DIY packaging include flexibility of customisation to match event themes, as well as personalisation, and uniqueness of design.
• Guests appreciate the effort put into DIY packaging and often keep these gifts as sentimental keepsakes.

When preparing wedding favours, party favours, crafted event souvenirs, and more, making your own homemade party favours packaging can be a great way to make creative and personalised gifts that don’t cost the earth.

Picnic baskets come in all shapes and sizes. Over the years, picnic baskets have come alone in leaps and bounds and the options are varied. Australia has best outdoors in the world to enjoy an afternoon out in nature, a leisurely stroll to the park or just a fun day out. When we go out and about, we always love to bring along some food and refreshments to make the day comfortable and relaxing, so that is why picnic baskets are part of our way of life. To make it easier to choose the picnic basket that best fits your outdoor and picnicking needs, we have developed a list of how many types of picnic baskets we sell and this picnic basket buying guide to help you with the advantages and disadvantages of different picnic baskets.

Make decorating for an event in your home or at a venue a piece of cake with the help of some candlelit illumination. In this blog, we’ll share some simple tips on how to style dinner candles for different occasions.