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Most flower business owners are constantly trying to build a creative team to ensure that their businesses are successful. But this is not always easy. Most of the time a florists main goal can be solely focused on the selling and delivery of flower arrangements. Unfortunately, this means in a fast-paced world of technology and trends it is easy for a business to get left behind if they don’t invest in a dedicated team to help push them forward.

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.  

Summary:

• The flower distribution chain has to be carefully managed to ensure the correct care of fresh-cut roses. 
• Growers need to take key sanitation and hydration steps before the flowers leave the farm, or they will not survive the trip to the florist.
• Once delivered to the florist, key hydration and nourishment steps are needed to ensure the quality of the flowers.
• When designing bouquets, florists need to be properly conditioning the flowers for further storage and transport.
• Good florists should provide consistent flower care advice and support to customers after they have purchased their product.

Fresh cut roses are one of the world’s most popular flowers and often take the spotlight on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. During these special occasions, the demand for fresh cut roses skyrockets and superior care is required to get them from the farm to the customer, while still looking their best.

When it comes to packaging, we all recognise that sustainability is now a core value to government, businesses, and consumers alike. Small brand touches on a business’ sustainable packaging can communicate so much about attention to detail, the quality of products and service, as well as its ethos. Now, more than ever, finishing touches like branded wrap and packing tape are helping both small and big businesses to minimise their footprint and meet the changing values of an environmentally-minded clientele.

Summary:

• This simple accessory can help add the final touch to your home décor or wedding displays.
• Most vase fillers have more than one use and can be used for Wedding centrepieces, special occasion decorations, home décor, and DIY projects.
• A great example of their versatility is how Acrylic Rocks can be also be scattered on event tables as subtle decorative accents.
• Unlike other artificial vase fillers, Aqua Gel Beads can be used for hydrating fresh flowers.

Looking for something different to put in the bottom of your vase? Vase fillers are a versatile product that can help turn an ordinary arrangement into something extraordinary. This simple accessory can help add the final touch to your home décor or wedding centrepieces.

Dried Flowers are currently a huge growing trend in the world of floristry, event styling, and home décor. With the ability to keep your special memento for longer and enjoy your favourite blooms all year round, its no wonder these stylish botanicals are the biggest thing to blossom into the florist industry since the flower crown. Dried flowers ever-growing popularity also comes from the fact that they combined the beauty of natural flowers with the longevity of artificial flowers.

Summary:

• 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.

Summary:

• 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.

A key part of floristry that usually flies under the radar is the subtle but technical art of bouquet wrapping. If done correctly, bouquet wrapping can help enhance the beauty and presence of the flowers it encompasses. It can help frame the arrangement and take it to a new level of extravagance. Putting effort into the wrapping of your bouquet can help elevate your floristry from that of a simple supermarket or roadside stall.

Our Koch & Co Silica Gel Flower Drying Preserving Crystals (flower drying crystals) are an Eco-friendly, nontoxic, thirsty, granular compound that offers the best method of preserving the natural beauty of fresh flowers and bouquets.