Disclosure, Certain Financial Statement Accounts, Accumulated Otehr Comprehensive Loss: [Abstract] Disclosure - Certain Financial Statement Accounts - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS: [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Legal Entity Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Unrecognized loss on derivatives, net of tax of $10.6, $9.6 and $7.9 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Pension and other postretirement liabilities, net of tax of $36.1, $33.5 and $40.4 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustment Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract] SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract] Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table] Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table] Products and Services Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Domain] Products and Services [Domain] Lawn Care [Member] Lawn Care [Member] Lawn Care [Member] Growing Media [Member] Growing Media [Member] Growing Media [Member] Home Protection [Member] Home Protection [Member] Home Protection [Member] Roundup Marketing Agreement Roundup Marketing Agreement [Member] Roundup Marketing Agreement [Member] Monsanto Marketing Agreement Monsanto Marketing Agreement [Member] Monsanto Marketing Agreement Wild Bird Food Wild Bird Food [Member] Wild Bird Food Other, primarily gardening and landscape Other Products [Member] Other Products [Member] Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] Net sales (percent) Sales Revenue, Goods, Net, Percentage Disclosure - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Disclosure - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Valuation Allowance [Table] Valuation Allowance [Table] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Inventory Valuation Reserve Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member] Inventory Valuation Product-Recalls Inventory Valuation Product-Recalls [Member] Inventory Valuation Product-Recalls Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member] Valuation Allowance [Line Items] Valuation Allowance [Line Items] Balance at Beginning of Period Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Reserves Acquired Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Reserves of Businesses Acquired Additions Charged to Expense Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense Deductions Credited and Write-Offs Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions Balance at End of Period Disclosure - Plan Asset Allocations and Expected Future Benefit Payments [Abstract] Disclosure - Plan Asset Allocations and Expected Future Benefit Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] U.S. Defined Benefit Plans United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] International Defined Benefit Plans Foreign Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Range Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Fiscal Year 2013 Fiscal Year 2013 [Member] Fiscal Year 2013 Fiscal Year 2012 Fiscal Year 2012 [Member] Fiscal Year 2012 Fiscal Year 2011 Fiscal Year 2011 [Member] Fiscal Year 2011 Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Plan asset allocations: Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract] Equity securities Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities Debt securities Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities Cash and cash equivalents Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents Target allocation percentage of investments in cash and cash equivalents to total plan assets presented on a weighted-average basis as of the measurement date of the latest statement of financial position. 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Certain Financial Statement Accounts - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Disclosure - Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes Allocated to Continuing Operation [Abstract] Disclosure - Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes Allocated to Continuing Operation [Abstract] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] Current: Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Total Current Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred: Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total Deferred Provision For Deferred Income tax Expense (Benefit) The component of total income tax expense representing the non-current liability for the estimated amount of income tax expected to be assessed in the future as a result of the reversal of timing differences. Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations Schedule of Components of Long-Term Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Company's Debt Maturities Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Derivative Instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Estimated Fair Values of the Company's Debt Instruments Estimated Fair Values The Company's Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Carrying Value And Fair Value Of Long Term Debt, Disclosure OPERATING LEASES Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block] Disclosure - Rollforward of Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reportable Segment [Abstract] Disclosure - Rollforward of Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reportable Segment [Abstract] Statement, Business Segments Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Global Consumer Global Consumer [Member] Global Consumer [Member] Scotts LawnService Scotts Lawnservice 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Compensation, Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of Certain Information Pertaining to Stock Option and SAR Awards Outstanding and Exercisable Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block] The Intrinsic Value of Stock Option and SAR Awards Outstanding and Exercisable The Intrinsic Value Of Stock Option And SAR Awards Outstanding And Exercisable [Table Text Block] Schedule of Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions for Awards Granted The Weighted Average Assumptions For Awards Granted [Table Text Block] Fair Value And Fair Value Assumptions For Options Granted Schedule of Restricted Share-Based Award Activity (Including Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units) Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Performance-Based Award Activity Schedule of 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Number of minimum service for eligibility Number Of Minimum Service For Eligibility Postretirement Medical Benefits Number Of Years Of Service For Eligibility Curtailment loss Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments Deferred actuarial gain for past service Deferred Actuarial Gain For Past Service The net increase or decrease of changes in the value of either the benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption attributed to past service. Amortization of the actuarial gain and reduction of service and interest costs served Amortization Of The Actuarial Gain And Reduction Of Service And Interest Costs Served Amount the net periodic benefit cost increased decreased for the period. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments. Tax expense to reduce deferred tax asset Income Tax Reconciliation, Deductions, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Subsidy Assumption of health care cost Assumption Of Health Care Cost Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost, Inflation Rate Percentage of decrease per year to ultimate trend Percentage Of Decrease Per Year To Ultimate Trend Defined Benefit Plan, Medical Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year, Lower Limit Ultimate trend in 2021 Ultimate Trend In 2021 Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost, Ultimate Trend Rate Increase (Decrease) In Healthcare Cost Trend Rate Increase (Decrease) In Healthcare Cost Trend Rate Increase (Decrease) In Healthcare Cost Trend Rate Impact of 1 percent Discount Rate increase on health cost trend Impact Of 1 Percent Discount Rate Increase On Health Cost Trend Sensitivity Analysis Of Net Periodic Postretirement Medical Cost, Impact Of 1 Percentage Point Increase In Healthcare Cost Trend Rate Impact of 1 percent Discount Rate decrease on health cost trend Impact Of 1 Percent Discount Rate Decrease On Health Cost Trend Sensitivity Analysis Of Net Periodic Postretirement Medical Cost, Impact Of 1 Percentage Point Decrease In Healthcare Cost Trend Rate Company self insurance per occurrence per individual Company Self Insurance Per Occurrence Per Individual Postretirement Benefits Medical Coverage, Annual Limit Self-insurance cost of medical benefit Other Postretirement Benefit Expense Disclosure - Other residual Value Guarantee Amounts [Abstract] Disclosure - Other residual Value Guarantee Amounts [Abstract] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain] Scotts Lawn Service Vehicles Scotts Lawn Service Vehicles [Member] [Member] Scotts Lawn Service Vehicles Corporate Aircraft Corporate Aircraft [Member] Corporate Aircraft Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] Amount of Guarantee Amount Of Guarantee The estimate of the contingent obligation to the company at lease conclusion based on the terms of the lease and a specified minimum value of the leased assets. Lease Termination Date Lease Expiration Date Disclosure, Summary Of Changes In The Fair Value Of The Company's Level 3 Pension Plan Assets [Abstract] Disclosure - Summary of Changes in the Fair Value of The Company's Level 3 Pension Plan Assets [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis] Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain] Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Insurance contracts Insurance Contracts [Member] Insurance Contracts Change in plan assets [Roll Forward] Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward] Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Realized gain on plan assets Realized Gain On Plan Assets Amount of increase or decreas in plan assets from realized gain (loss) in plan asset values. Unrealized gain on plan assets Unrealized Gain On Plan Assets Amount of increase or decrease in plan assets from unrealized gain (loss) in plan asset values. Foreign currency translation Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements (net) Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements Fair value of plan asset at end of period Disclosure - Intangible Assets [Abstract] Disclosure - Intangible Assets [Abstract] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Intangible Assets by Amortization Intangible Assets by Amortization [Axis] Intangible Assets by Amortization Intangible Assets by Amortization [Domain] Intangible Assets by Amortization [Domain] Intangible Assets by Amortization [Domain] Finite-lived intangible assets Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Member] Amortizable Intangible Assets Indefinite-lived intangible assets Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Non Amortizable [Member] Non Amortizable Intangible Assets Intangible Assets by Major Class Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Intangible Assets by Major Class Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Technology Developed Technology Rights [Member] Customer accounts Customer Relationships [Member] Tradenames Trade Names [Member] Other Other Intangible Assets [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Disclosure, Marketing Agreement, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - MARKETING AGREEMENT - Additional Information [Abstract] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Table] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Table] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Table] Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Axis] Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Axis] Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Axis] Types Of Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Domain] Types Of Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Domain] Types of Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Domain] Contingency B [Member] Contingency B [Member] Contingency, B [Member] Contingency, A Contingencies [Member] Contingency, A Marketing Agreement Marketing Agreement [Axis] Marketing Agreement [Axis] Marketing Agreement [Domain] Marketing Agreement [Domain] Marketing Agreement [Domain] Region Reporting Information, by Region Region Reporting Information By Region [Axis] Disclosure of profit or loss, total assets for each reportable region, and a description of the types of products and services for each reportable region. Reporting Region [Domain] Reporting Region [Domain] A regional component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements. European Union European Union [Member] European Union [Member] Types of Transactions Types Of Transactions [Axis] Types of Transactions [Axis] Types of Transactions [Domain] Types Of Transactions [Domain] Types of Transactions [Domain] Automatic Renewal Automatic Renewal [Member] Automatic Renewal [Member] Minimum Minimum [Member] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Line Items] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Line Items] Schedule of Costs Related to Purchase Obligations [Line Items] Annual contribution payment Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due Minimum contractual payments as defined in agreement. Initial consideration for marketing rights Amount of Deferred Costs Related to Long-term Contracts Useful life of Marketing Agreement Deferred Costs Useful Life The useful life of deferred costs of agreement. Remaining amortization period of Marketing Agreement Remaining Amortization Period Of Marketing Agreement The remaining amortization period of deferred costs of agreement. Agreement Expiration Date Agreement Expiration Date Agreement Expiration Date Final renewal term Future Event Period Future Event Period Termination fee received except in an event of default by the Company Gain Contingency On Contract Termination Unrecorded Amount Minimum amount of gain that could be realized from termination of a contract between the parties. Termination provision Contract Termination Provision Term Termination provisions as defined in contractual agreement. Termination criteria period Termination Criteria Period Termination Criteria Period Percentage of unit volume sales Percentage Of Net Sales Percentage of Net Sales Concentrations of Accounts Receivable Credit Risk Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block] Percentages of Three Largest Customers Consolidated Net Sales Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block] Disclosure, Non-Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Non-Recurring Basis [Abstract] Disclosure - Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis [Abstract] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table] Turf-Seed (Europe) Limited Turf-Seed (Europe) Limited [Member] Turf Seed Europe Limited Fair Value, Hierarchy Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Assets of MAT 28 Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Assets of MAT 28 Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure Investment Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Impairment, restructuring and other charges Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis [Abstract] Disclosure - 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Disclosure may also include nature and general terms of such arrangements that existed during the period and potential effects of those arrangements on shareholders, effect of compensation cost arising from share-based payment arrangements on the income statement, method of estimating the fair value of the goods or services received, or the fair value of the equity instruments granted, during the period, cash flow effects resulting from share-based payment arrangements and, for registrants that accelerate vesting of out of the money share options, reasons for the decision to accelerate. Disclosure Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Disclosure - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table] Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Table] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table] Parent Parent Company [Member] Subsidiary Guarantors Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantors Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items] Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Line Items] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items] NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived assets. Proceeds from sale of business, net of transaction costs Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Investments in property, plant and equipment Contingent consideration and related payments Payment Of Contingent Consideration And Related Payment of contingent consideration and related items. Investments in intellectual property Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Investments in acquired businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Borrowings under revolving and bank lines of credit and term loans Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments under revolving and bank lines of credit and term loans Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Financing and issuance fees Payments of Financing Costs Dividends paid Payments of Dividends, Common Stock Purchase of common shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payments on seller notes Repayments of Notes Payable Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Cash received from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Intercompany financing Payments For Proceeds From Intercompany Advances From Financing Activities The net cash outflow (inflow) from intercompany advances from financing activities. Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of year SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure - Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information- Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information- Additional Information [Abstract] Quarterly Financial Information [Table] Quarterly Financial Information [Table] Quarterly Financial Information [Table] Segment, Discontinued Operations Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member] Smith and Hawken Smith And Hawken [Member] Smith and Hawken Global Pro Global Pro [Member] Global Pro [Member] Statement, Scenario Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Out of Period Adjustment Out Of Period Adjustment [Member] Out of Period Adjustment Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] Percentage of annual net sales Percentage of annual net sales Net Sales for the second and third fiscal quarters percentage of annual net sales. Product registration and recall charges Product Registration And Recall Matters The total amount of operating costs and general and administrative expenses, such as consulting and legal costs, incurred during the reporting period related to product registration and recall matters. Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Impairment, restructuring and other charges Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Proceeds from sale of business Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested Goodwill and intangible asset impairments Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Gain on sale of intellectual property Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible Assets Gain on sale of discontinued business Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Adjustment recorded to correct the tax provision recognized for discontinued Operations Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions Outstanding Commodity Contracts that Hedge Forecasted Purchases Derivative Volume Table [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the volume of the entity's derivatives. Fair Values of the Company's Derivative Instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Effect of Derivative Instruments on OCI and the Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] RETIREMENT PLANS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Weighted Average Assumptions [Abstract] Disclosure - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Weighted Average Assumptions [Abstract] Components of net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Net amortization Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Net periodic benefit cost Net Periodic Benefit Cost The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period before settlements and curtailments. Curtailment loss Contractual termination benefits Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special or Contractual Termination Benefits Recognized During Period Total benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Weighted average assumptions used in development of net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Discount rate Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets Rate of compensation increase Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase Disclosure Components Of Long Term Debt [Abstract] Disclosure - Components of Long-Term Debt [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Credit Facilities Line of Credit [Member] Senior Notes - 7.25% Senior Notes 7.25 Percent Due 2018 [Member] Senior notes 7.25 percent due 2018 [Member] Senior Notes - 6.625% Senior Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2020 [Member] Senior notes 6.625 percent due 2020 [Member] Other debt Debt Other [Member] Debt, Other Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member] Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member] Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member] Line of Credit Facility Line of Credit Facility [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Revolving loans Secured Revolving Loan [Member] Secured Revolving Loan [Member] Term loans Secured Term Loan [Member] Secured Term Loan [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term debt Long-term Debt Less current portions Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Long term debt, non current Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Disclosure, Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - Additional Information [Abstract] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Number of common shares covered by out-of-the-money stock options Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Accounting Policies [Abstract] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Financial and Non Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] ACQUISITIONS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] DETAIL OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENT ACCOUNTS Detail Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] The detailed breakdown of certain financial statement accounts at the consolidated level. Disclosure, Fair Value Measurements, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Additional Information [Abstract] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure Impairment charges Asset Impairment Charges Impairment, restructuring and other charges Marketing Agreement Marketing Agreement [Text Block] Additional information and disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products. Segment Financial Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Net sales by product category Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block] Net Sales and Long-lived Assets by Geographic Area Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, less allowances of $10.5 in 2012 and $12.9 in 2011 Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Intangible assets, net Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current portion of debt Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Other liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common shares and capital in excess of $.01 stated value per share; shares outstanding of 61.3 in 2012 and 60.8 in 2011 Common Stock, Including Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury shares, at cost; 6.8 shares in 2012 and 7.5 shares in 2011 Treasury Stock, Value Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Information to Calculate Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Subsidiary Guarantors And Subsidiary Non Guarantors [Text Block] Condensed financial information disclosure presented in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, including the financial position, cash flows, and the results of operations of the parent company, subsidiary guarantors and subsidiary non-guarantors as of the same dates or for the same periods for which consolidated financial statements are being presented. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Table Text Block] Disclosure Major Classes Of Assets And Liabilities [Abstract] Disclosure - Major Classes of Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Pro Seed Pro Seed [Member] Pro Seed [Member] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable [Member] Inventories Inventories [Member] Accounts payable Accounts Payable [Member] Other liabilities Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Assets Assets of discontinued operations Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities Liabilities of discontinued operations Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Accounts receivable, allowances Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Common shares, stated value per share Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common shares, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury shares, at cost, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Disclosure - 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Share-Based Compensation Awards Granted [Abstract] Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Awards Granted [Abstract] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments, by Title of Individual Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments, by Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Employees Key Employees [Member] key Employees Board of Directors Chairman Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Axis] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Axis] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Domain] Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Domain] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Domain] Options Stock Options [Member] Restricted Stock Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Performance Shares Performance Based Shares [Member] Performance Based Shares [Member] Performance Units Deferred Stock Units Deferred Stock Units [Member] Deferred Stock Units Options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Share-based compensation awards granted Total share-based awards Grant Of Share Based Compensation Awards Total Grants of Share-Based Compensation Awards. Aggregate fair value at grant dates Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Disclosure - Quarterly Unaudited Results of Operation [Abstract] Disclosure - Quarterly Unaudited Results of Operation [Abstract] Gross profit Gross Profit Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic net income per common share Earnings Per Share, Basic Common shares used in basic EPS calculation Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted net income per common share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS calculation Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Disclosure - Authorized and Issued Capital Shares [Abstract] Disclosure - Authorized and Issued Capital Shares [Abstract] Stockholders Equity Note [Table] Stockholders Equity Note [Table] Stockholders Equity Note [Table] Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] Common stock, stated value per share Disclosure, Net Commission Earned Under The Marketing Agreement [Abstract] [Abstract] Disclosure - Net Commission Earned Under the Marketing Agreement [Abstract] Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table] Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table] Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] Gross commission Fees and Commissions, Other Contribution expenses Contract Revenue Cost Amortization of marketing fee Other Amortization of Deferred Charges Net commission income Commission Income Expense Net Net commission revenue and expense during the period related to agency agreement. Reimbursements associated with Marketing Agreement Reimbursement Revenue Total net sales associated with Marketing Agreement Net Sales With Agency Agreement Net sales associated with Agency Agreement. Disclosure - Information to Calculate Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share [Abstract] Disclosure - Information to Calculate Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Table] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Table] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Table] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items] Income from continuing operations Income (loss) from discontinued operations BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE: Weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period Income from continuing operations Income (loss) from discontinued operations Basic net income per common share DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE: Dilutive potential common shares Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares Income from continuing operations Income (loss) from discontinued operations Disclosure - Other (Income) Expense [Abstract] Disclosure - Other (Income) Expense [Abstract] Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating [Table] Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating [Table] Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating [Line Items] Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating [Line Items] Royalty income, net Royalty Income, Net Ancillary revenue earned, net of expenses incurred during the period from the consideration paid to the entity for the use of its rights and property by another party. Gain from peat transaction Gain from peat transaction The amount of other operating income from peat transaction. Franchise fees Franchise fees Income earned during the period from consideration (often a percentage of the franchisee's sales) received for the right to operate a business using the entity's name, merchandise, services, methodologies, promotional support, marketing, and supplies. Foreign currency losses Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Other Other, Net The net amount of other miscellaneous operating income and expenses, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operations. No one item being material for disclosure. Total Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Unconditional Purchase Obligations That Have Not Been Recognized Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Disclosure [Table Text Block] Preferred shares, no par value: Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Common shares, no par value, $.01 stated value per share Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Disclosure - Details of Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges and Rolls Forward [Abstract] Disclosure - Details of Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges and Rolls Forward [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring and other charges Restructuring And Other Related Charges Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations along with other related charges. Property, plant and equipment impairments Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Total impairment, restructuring and other charges Total Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges The aggregate costs and expenses related to impairment restructuring and other charges. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). Disclosure - Concentrations of Accounts Receivable Credit Risk [Abstract] Disclosure - Concentrations of Accounts Receivable Credit Risk [Abstract] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk by Benchmark Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk by Type Concentration Risk by Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customers From North America Customers From North America [Member] Customers From North America Global Consumer business Consumer Business [Member] Consumer Business Top 3 Customers Top 3 Customer [Member] Top 3 Customer Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentrations of accounts receivable, net of accounts receivable pledged Concentration Risk, Percentage Disclosure - Restructuring and Other Charges Accrued [Abstract] Disclosure - Restructuring and Other Charges Accrued [Abstract] Amounts reserved for restructuring and other charges at beginning of year Restructuring Reserve Restructuring and other charges Restructuring Reserve Period Expense And Other Related Charges Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations along with other related charges. Payments and other Payments For Restructuring And Other The amount of cash paid during the reporting period for charges associated with restructuring charges and other related expenses. Amounts reserved for restructuring and other charges at end of year Disclosure - Retiree Medical Plan for Domestic Associates [Abstract] Disclosure - Retiree Medical Plan for Domestic Associates [Abstract] Change in Accumulated Plan Benefit Obligation (APBO) [Roll Forward] Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Benefit obligation at beginning of year Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Impact On Benefit Obligation The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period included in the rollforward of benefit obligation. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan. Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Impact On Benefit Obligation The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time included in the rollforward of benefit obligation. Plan participants' contributions Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants Actuarial (gain) loss Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses Curtailment loss Curtailments Loss The amount of increase or decrease that is related to an event that significantly alters the expected years of future service of present employees or alters for a significant number of employees the accrual of defined benefits for some or all of their future services included in the rollforward of benefit obligation. Benefits paid (net of federal subsidy of $0.3 and $0.3) Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Benefit obligation at end of year Employer contribution Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Plan participants' contributions Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Contributions by Plan Participants The amount of contributions made by plan participants. This item represents a periodic increase to the plan obligation and an increase to plan assets included in the rollforward of benefit obligation. Benefits paid Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value Of Benefits Paid The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations and a decrease to plan assets included in the rollforward of benefit obligation. Unfunded status at end of year Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract] Current liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities Noncurrent liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Total amount accrued Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract] Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract] Actuarial loss Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax Total change in other comprehensive loss attributable to: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, [Abstract] Benefit losses during the period Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Curtailment loss amortized during the year Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax Total change in other comprehensive loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax Discount rate used in development of APBO Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Disclosure, Fair Value of The Company's Pension Plan Asset [Abstract] Disclosure - Fair Value of The Company's Pension Plan Asset [Abstract] U.S. Defined Benefit Plan Assets United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] International Defined Benefit Plan Assets Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Investment Type Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type Categorization [Domain] Investment Type Categorization [Domain] Mutual Funds Mutual Funds [Member] Mutual Funds Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] Mutual funds - equities Equity Funds [Member] Mutual funds - fixed income Fixed Income Funds [Member] Fair value of plan assets Defined Benefit Plans Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block] Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Expected Benefit Payments Under the Plan By The Company and Retirees Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Cost of sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Cost of sales-impairment, restructuring and other charges Cost Of Sales, Impairment, Restructuring And Other Charges The aggregate costs and expenses related to impairment restructuring and other charges related to cost of sales. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). Cost of sales-product registration and recall matters Cost Of Goods Sold Product Registration And Recall The aggregate costs and expenses related to product registration and recall matters, primarily associated with the reworking of certain finished goods inventories and the disposal of certain products. Gross profit Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Product registration and recall matters Other income, net Income (loss) from operations Operating Income (Loss) Costs related to refinancing Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs Interest expense Interest Expense Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Income tax expense from continuing operations Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income (loss) from continuing operations Basic income per common share: Diluted income per common share: Disclosure, Aqcuisitions, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - ACQUISITIONS - Additional Information [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Aggregate purchase price of acquisitions Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Disclosure, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net, Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Additional Information [Abstract] Ortho Tradename [Member] Ortho Tradename [Member] Ortho Tradename [Member] French Tradenames (KB and Fertiligene) [Member] French Tradenames (KB and Fertiligene) [Member] French Tradenames (KB and Fertiligene) [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense Excess fair value over the carrying value, percent Excess Fair Value Over Carrying Value, Percentage Excess Fair Value Over Carrying Value, Percentage Intangible asset impairments Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill impairment Amortization Amortization Nature of Operations Nature Of Operations Policy [Text Block] The disclosure for the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets. Organization and Basis of Presentation Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure Policy [Text Block] The disclosure for the business description and basis of presentation concepts. Business description describes the nature and type of organization including but not limited to organizational structure as may be applicable to holding companies, parent and subsidiary relationships, business divisions, business units, business segments, affiliates and information about significant ownership of the reporting entity. Basis of presentation describes the underlying basis used to prepare the financial statements (for example, US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting, IFRS). Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Promotional Allowances Revenue Recognition, Allowances [Policy Text Block] Advertising Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Research and Development Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] Environmental Costs Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Awards Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings per Common Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounts Receivable and Allowances Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Long-lived Assets Long-lived Assets [PolicyTextBlock] Disclosure of accounting policy for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets which may include the basis of such assets, depreciation or amortization methods used and estimated useful lives, the entity's capitalization policy, including its accounting treatment for costs incurred for repairs and maintenance activities, whether such asset balances include capitalized interest and the method by which such is calculated, how disposals of such assets are accounted for and how impairment of such assets is assessed and recognized. Internal Use Software Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Insurance and Self-Insurance Insurance And Self-Insurance Disclosure of accounting policy for self-insured losses. Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Translation of Foreign Currencies Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Instruments Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS New Accounting Pronouncements Policy [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of new accounting pronouncements, that describes the new methods, amount and effects on financial statement line items. 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Impairment and other charges Contract amount to Sale of Global Pro amount Contract For Sale Of Business Consideration Amount Contract For Sale Of Business, Consideration Amount Adjustment for change in estimate on the tax due on sale of Global Pro Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation Debt instrument stated interest rate (percent) Number of days to apply an amount equal to the net proceeds Number Of Days To Apply Net Proceeds Received Number Of Days To Apply Net Proceeds Received - to repay indebtedness, acquire equity interests in certain entities, make capital expenditures, acquire other assets useful in a related business and/or make investments in certain joint ventures. 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Disclosure - Results of Global Pro and Smith & Hawken as Discontinued Operations [Abstract] Disclosure - Results of Global Pro and Smith & Hawken as Discontinued Operations [Abstract] Global Pro, Pro Seed, and Smith & Hawken Global Pro, Pro Seed, and Smith & Hawken [Member] Global Pro, Pro Seed, and Smith & Hawken [Member] Net sales Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Operating costs Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense Impairment, restructuring and other charges Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Restructuring Impairment Provisions, And Other Charges Amount of restructuring impairment provisions and other charges attributable to the disposal group including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period. 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