New 10lb Bag Bougain is Better for the Environment and Your Wallet

Article Date: March 8th, 2010

New - 10lb. Bag Bougain Uses 70% Less Plastic

New 10lb Bag uses 70% Less Plastic Than Conventional Packaging

BGI is excited to announce a new, larger, eco-friendly package for Bougain!  Our new 10lb bag uses 70% less plastic than conventional packaging, so not only is it better for the environment, but less costs in packaging materials means BGI can pass the savings along to our customers!  This convenient bag is also reclosable, with a built-in handle.  BGI still offers the 2lb. jar, but for those with several bougainvillea or a planting bed, the 10lb bag is half the cost per pound of the 2lb jar – an incredible savings!  You can find the 10lb Bougain for sale on our website’s Shop, The Home Depot(R), and select Independent Garden Centers throughout South Florida.

Thank you for making Bougain the best-selling bougainvillea fertilizer in the country!

BGI Bougainvillea on GardenPilot™

Article Date: February 19th, 2010

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BGI Marketplace on GardenPilot™

BGI Marketplace on GardenPilot™

The Multi-Tasking Bougainvillea

Article Date: January 27th, 2010

Living in South Florida, I have the opportunity to see bougainvillea of every color, shape, and form imaginable.  In the ritzier neighborhoods, I see bougainvillea climbing up 30 foot entry gates of multimillion dollar homes.  In the more industrial areas of town, I’ve seen them used to cover a chain link fence around the back perimeter of an auto-wrecking shop.  While both beautiful in their own right, I have a feeling one is used for show while the other for deterring trespassers.

Bougainvillea Graces an Entryway

Bougainvillea Graces an Entryway

A lot of people complain about the thorns, but you wouldn’t believe how many people actually use bougainvillea to keep people out – or in!  I actually had a call from a designer whose client had trouble keeping her teenage daughter from sneaking out of the house through her bedroom window.  The solution was to plant bougainvillea right outside her window.  On the flip side, I have a neighbor with a one-story home who wants to plant bougainvillea beneath every window to deter burglars.

Then there’s the story of a manager of an auto dealership who called me to order the tallest bougainvillea trellis available.  He wanted the bright color to attract customers into his dealership and also keep out vandals who where climbing up the side of his multi-level parking lot and vandalizing his cars.

I love it when bougainvillea can perform double-duty.  In addition, bougainvillea attracts butterflies, aids to prevent soil erosion, and doesn’t require much water.  It’s a great multi-tasker!

Double-Duty: Bougainvillea Beautifies AND Keeps Trespassers Out

Double-Duty: Bougainvillea Beautifies AND Keeps Trespassers Out