Category Buying Guides

Valentine’s Day Presents With A Heart

Whether it’s for an intimate Valentine’s Day occasion, an event or a retail display for February 14th, nothing says ‘I love you’ like hearts.

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.

In the midst of a loved one’s passing, one longs for the outpouring of love from family, friends, and acquaintances in a season of such painful loss. As one grieves alongside those who are left behind, how does one express “I am sorry for your loss” in a tangible way? Express it with sympathy flowers – a gift from a heart that understands, a depiction of a beautiful life that would be dearly missed.

Better living with plants

Did you know that plants are proven stress-busters? Did you also know that nurturing plants contributes to an improved wholistic well-being? These are the reasons why many have chosen to have indoor plants not only at home, but more so in a stressful office environment. It makes a dull-looking place alive, and is an affordable & cost effective interior decoration item, too!

Working with Parafilm Stem Wrap

Have you ever wondered how professional floral designers get their beautiful bouquets and corsages looking so vibrant, secure and neat? The trick is in the use of florist wire and floral tape, also known as parafilm. Wiring and taping flowers help to keep the flower heads supported so that they can look fresh and enlivened for as long as possible. They can aid in lengthening stems to make the flowers work well in the arrangements. Floral taping also helps with camouflaging wires and moisture retention in the stems. Another useful trick for floral designers is grafting new stems to a stem that has a few blooms. The extra blooms are cut off and with the help of some wire and floral tape are given new stems so that floral designers can make use of all their flowers.

We have some exciting news that is sure to make many environmentally-conscious florists bloom with happiness! Here at Koch & Co, we are pleased to announce that by late October 2020, we will be stocking Agra-Wool International’s NEW eco-friendly product 100% Natural Floral Foam called Sideau®.

It’s that time of year again when caps are tossed high into the air, and proud graduates stride across the stage to receive their degrees. Graduation season is upon us, and with it comes the exciting task of finding the perfect graduation gifts for the accomplished graduates in your life. Whether they’re celebrating the completion of high school or university, finding the right grad gift can be a rewarding experience. To help you navigate this journey, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to choosing the best graduation presents for 2023.