Category Hints & Tips

Summary:

• Flower food sustains flowers, decreases the presence of microorganisms, and helps them absorb water and nutrients more effectively. Combined, these factors keep your flowers looking and smelling better, for longer. 
• The three key components of flower food are citric acid, sugar, and an antibacterial agent.  
• Flower food is easy to make at home using household items.  
• Many DIY recipes use bleach, so take care to ALWAYS MIX THE OTHER INGREDIENTS FIRST, THEN ADD BLEACH AS THE FINAL STEP.  
• When your vase water becomes cloudy, change out your water and make a new batch of flower food. 
• Trim your stems, pick out dying vegetation, and remove any wet leaves or buds from your arrangement and water.  
• If DIY flower food is not for you, check out our ready-made range at Koch & Co.  

A bouquet is always something special to give or receive, whether it’s from the corner shop or a boutique florist. To keep your flowers fresher for longer, we have some simple DIY flower food recipes below that can be made with simple household items.  

Celebrations require cakes and (in my opinion), cakes require decorations. Using fresh flowers to decorate a cake is one of my favourite forms of cake decorating. There are just so many different looks you can achieve by adding flowers, greenery, or dried petals. It’s easy to match your cake decorations to your event theme and bridal bouquets, or create a unique masterpiece that stands out on its own.

Known for their exotic and stunning blooms, potted orchids are becoming a popular addition to many households. With a little knowledge and care, they can grow and prosper in any home.

Among a florist’s and flower arranger’s hardest-working best friends, but seldom given the credit it deserves for holding together a wide range of floral displays, is floral foam.

This year we want to celebrate Christmas with a bang and are looking to spread Christmas cheer harder than ever before, even in the office. So we’ve compiled a list of Christmas decorations to help you decorate your office and leave your co-workers in awe. And even if you are continuing to work from home, you can use these tips to help decorate your office at home as well.

At Koch & Co we are always trying to search for sustainable alternatives, with our overall goal to make our customers’ lives easier. After the success of our popular Get It Fresh Bags & Wraps range, we sort to take this product to the next level and create a new shape that would enhance the wet wrap and transport options for professional florists. Our new S Wrap Shape does just that.

When we think of roses we immediately think of love and appreciation. However, each rose colour differs slightly, creating a multitude of occasions in which roses can be used from weddings to funerals. So, what does each colour rose mean ?

This year we want to celebrate Christmas with a bang and are looking to spread Christmas cheer harder than ever before, even in the office. So we’ve compiled a list of Christmas decorations to help you decorate your office and leave your co-workers in awe. And even if you are continuing to work from home, you can use these tips to help decorate your office at home as well.

Mason jars have become a popular, shabby chic way to decorate just about everything. Mason jars are the perfect rustic flower vase, candle holder, and more. Their versatility is truly unmatched.