Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Urea (in tons)
Urea [Member]
Urea [Member]
Diesel (in gallons)
Diesel Fuel [Member]
Diesel Fuel [Member]
Gasoline (in gallons)
Gasoline [Member]
Gasoline [Member]
Heating Oil (in gallons)
Heating Oil [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Outstanding commodity contracts
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Results of Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net loss
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Impairment, restructuring and other
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Costs related to refinancing
Costs Related to Refinancing (Non-cash)
Non-cash portion of costs related to refinancing included on the Statement of Operations.
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization
Amortization
Gain on sale of assets
Gain Loss On Sale Of Long Lived Assets
The excess or deficiency of net proceeds from sale in the period compared to carrying value of long-lived assets as of consummation date of the sale.
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Restructuring reserves
Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve
Other non-current items
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities, Net
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash used in 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 Property, Plant, and Equipment
Investments in property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Investments in acquired businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Net cash 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 6.000% Senior Notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Repayment of 6.625% Senior Notes
Repayments of Senior Debt
Financing and issuance fees
Payments of Financing Costs
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Purchase of common shares
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments of 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 the exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Net cash provided by 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 (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Net
Call premium on 6.000% Senior Notes
Bond Premium Paid
The cash outflow from a payment bond premium related to the repayment of senior debt.
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
IMPAIRMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Percentage of annual net sales
Percentage of annual net sales
Net Sales for the second and third fiscal quarters percentage of annual net sales.
Capital expenditures unpaid liabilities incurred
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Subsidiary Guarantors and Subsidiary Non Guarantors [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Subsidiary Guarantors and Subsidiary Non Guarantors [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]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Parent
Parent [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Eliminations/Consolidations
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 PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets
Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets
The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived assets.
Investing cash flows from (to) affiliates
Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates
Repayment of 6.625% Senior Notes
Financing cash flows from (to) affiliates
Proceeds From Payments To Contributions Distributions From To Affiliates
The cash inflow or outflow from (to) an entity that is affiliated with the entity by means of direct or indirect ownership.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Dividends received by parent from subsidiary guarantors
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Currency forward contracts
Currency Swap [Member]
Commodity hedging instruments
Commodity Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset
Other
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability
Total liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Scotts Celaflor GmbH
Scotts Celaflor GmbH [Member]
Scotts Celaflor GmbH
Scotts Gardening Fertilizer (Wuhan) Co., Ltd.
Scotts Gardening Fertilizer (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. [Member]
Scotts Gardening Fertilizer (Wuhan) Co., Ltd.
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
US Federal Tax Authority
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Country
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
U.S. state and local tax authorities
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective tax rate related to continuing operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Tax years under examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Table]
Debt Disclosure [Table]
Debt Disclosure [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Third Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement [Member]
Third Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement [Member]
Third Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement
Secured Term Loan
Secured Term Loan [Member]
Secured Term Loan [Member]
Period [Axis]
Period [Axis]
Period
Period [Domain]
Period [Domain]
Period [Domain]
Beginning Fiscal Year 2016
Beginning Fiscal Year 2016 [Member]
Beginning Fiscal Year 2016 [Member]
Beginning Fiscal Year 2018
Beginning Fiscal Year 2018 [Member]
Beginning Fiscal Year 2018 [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement
Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member]
Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member]
Senior Notes 7.25% Due 2018
Senior Notes 7.25 Percent Due 2018 [Member]
Senior notes 7.25 percent due 2018 [Member]
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangements, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale by Type [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Types of Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes - 6.625%
Senior Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2020 [Member]
Senior notes 6.625 percent due 2020 [Member]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Senior Notes 6.000 Percent Due 2023
Senior Notes 6.00 Percent Due 2023 [Member]
Senior Notes 6.00 Percent Due 2023 [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt, Maturity Period
Debt, Maturity Period
Debt Instrument Maturity Period
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
6.625% senior notes redemption price
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Accrued and unpaid interest
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Call premium
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Unamortized bond issuance costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Senior secured credit facilities, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt, Additional Maximum Borrowing Capacity With Restrictions
Line Of Credit Facility, Additional Committed Credit
Amount of additional committed credit under the agreement, subject to certain specified financial and other conditions
Senior secured credit facilities, available borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Aggregate face amount of letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Leverage ratio
Leverage Ratio
Ratio used to calculate the financial leverage of a company or to measure its ability to meet financial obligations.
Interest coverage ratio
Interest Coverage Ratio
Ratio used to assess the company's ability to pay interest on outstanding debt. Interest coverage ratio is calculated using the trailing twelve month period
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants
Maximum Restrictive Payments
Restricted payment limitation
Limitation under credit facility covenants on restricted payments
Accounts receivable pledged
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value
Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement, remaining borrowing capacity
Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement, remaining borrowing capacity
Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement, remaining borrowing capacity
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Aggregate Accounts Receivable, Maximum Amount Allowable Under MARP Agreement
Aggregate Accounts Receivable, Maximum Amount Allowable Under MARP Agreement
Aggregate Accounts Receivable, Maximum Amount Allowable Under MARP Agreement
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment
Long-term debt, fair value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
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.
Marketing Agreement [Abstract]
Marketing Agreement [Abstract]
Gross commission
Fees and Commissions, Other
Contribution expenses
Contract Revenue Cost
Amortization of marketing fee
Amortization of Other Deferred Charges
Net commission expense
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.
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
RETIREMENT AND RETIREE MEDICAL PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Project Focus
Project Focus [Member] [Member]
Project Focus
United States
UNITED STATES
Bonus S
Bonus S [Member]
Bonus S product line
Two Thousand Fourteen Plan
Two Thousand Fourteen Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen Plan [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Scotts Lawnservice
Scotts Lawnservice [Member]
Scotts LawnService [Member]
Global Consumer
Global Consumer [Member]
Global Consumer [Member]
Corporate & Other
Corporate and Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Unearned Insurance Reimbursements
Unearned Insurance Reimbursements
Insurance reimbursement payments received but not yet earned.
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring 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 January 2, 2016
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring reserve, long term
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Restructuring and related cost, accelerated equity compensation
Restructuring and Related Cost, Accelerated Equity Compensation
Amount of accelerated equity compensation charged against earnings associated with a restructuring plan.
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.
Restructuring And Other Related 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.
Total Insurance Reimbursements
Total Insurance Reimbursements
Represents both the unearned and earned insurance reimbursement payments received
Insurance Recoveries
Insurance Recoveries
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Net foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net change in derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Net change in pension and other post retirement benefits
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segment total
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Continuing Operations
Continuing Operations [Member]
Intangible asset amortization
Intangible Asset Amortization [Member]
Intangible Asset Amortization [Member]
Impairment, restructuring and other
Impairment Restructuring And Other Costs [Member]
Impairment Restructuring And Other Costs [Member]
Costs related to refinancing
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs [Member]
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs Member
Interest expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Loss before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Total assets
Assets
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Aggregate Stock Repurchase Program Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program Begin Date
Stock Repurchase Program Begin Date
Stock Repurchase Program Begin Date
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Share Repurchases Authorization Expiration Date
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Condensed Financial Statements [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Disclosure of Dividends Paid
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Common shares, stated value per share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common shares, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common shares, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury shares, at cost
Treasury Stock, Shares
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other income (expense), net [Member]
Other income (expense), net [Member]
Other income (expense), net [Member]
Interest expense
Cost of sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain / (Loss) Recognized in AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Gain / (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI Into Earnings
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Gain / (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Results of discontinued operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Other [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Other [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Other [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Other
Subsequent Event [Member]
Other [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination
Loans and Leases Receivable, Commitments to Purchase or Sell
Loans and Leases Receivable, Commitments to Purchase or Sell
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Urea
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Interest rate swap loss amount expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Pre-tax price risk gain amount expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months
Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Other [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Credit facility - Revolving loans
Line of Credit [Member]
Other
Debt Other [Member]
Debt, Other
Line of Credit Facility [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less current portions
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Total long term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
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 Company's Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Effect of Derivative Instruments on AOCI and Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document - Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Key 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 [Axis]
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]
Restricted stock units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Deferred stock units
Deferred Stock Units [Member]
Deferred Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total share-based awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Aggregate fair value at grant (in millions)
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Summary of Activities Related to Liabilities Associated with Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Segment Financial Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Marketing Agreement [Table]
Marketing Agreement [Table]
Marketing Agreement [Table]
Marketing Agreement [Axis]
Marketing Agreement [Axis]
Marketing Agreement [Axis]
Marketing Agreement [Domain]
Marketing Agreement [Domain]
Marketing Agreement [Domain]
Monsanto Marketing Agreement
Monsanto Marketing Agreement [Member]
Monsanto Marketing Agreement
Brand Extension Agreement [Member]
Brand Extension Agreement [Member]
Brand Extension Agreement [Member]
Commercialization and Technology Agreement [Member]
Commercialization and Technology Agreement [Member]
Commercialization and Technology Agreement [Member]
Agency Agreement [Member]
Agency Agreement [Member]
Agency Agreement [Member]
Marketing Agreement [Line Items]
Marketing Agreement [Line Items]
Marketing Agreement [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.
Unamortized Amount of Deferred Costs Related to Long-term Contracts
Unamortized Amount of Deferred Costs Related to Long-term Contracts
The remaining unamortized portion of deferred costs related to long-term contracts
Remaining amortization period of Marketing Agreement
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period
Aggregate purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Initial Term
Marketing Agreement Initial Term
Initial Term affiliated with the Company's marketing agreement
Renewal Term
Marketing Agreement Renewal Term
Renewal Term related to the Company's marketing agreement
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of tax of $0.8 and ($0.7), respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of net unrealized losses on derivatives to net income, net of tax of $0.5 and $0.6, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Net unrealized losses in pension and other post-retirement benefits, net of tax of $0.0 and $0.0, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of net pension and post-retirement benefit loss to net income, net of tax of $0.3 and $0.5, respectively
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reflect inventories at net realizable values
Inventory Valuation Reserves
Net Commission and Reimbursements Earned Under Marketing Agreement
Marketing Agreement [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives - tax impact
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Reclassification of derivatives - tax impact
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) in pension - tax impact
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Reclassification of pension - tax impact
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Grant Of Share Based Compensation Awards
Grant Of Share Based Compensation Awards
Total Grants of Share-Based Compensation Awards.
Share-based compensation
Tax benefit recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Group 1 [Member]
Group 1 [Member]
Group 1
Group 2 [Member]
Group 2 [Member]
Group 2
Group 3 [Member]
Group 3 [Member]
Group 3
Group 4 [Member]
Group 4 [Member]
Group 4
Group 5 [Member]
Group 5 [Member]
Group 5
Group 6 [Member]
Group 6 [Member]
Group 6
Group 7 [Member]
Group 7 [Member]
Group 7
Group 8 [Member]
Group 8 [Member]
Group 8
Group 9 [Member]
Group 9 [Member]
Group 9 [Member]
Group 10 [Member]
Group 10 [Member]
Group 10 [Member]
Group 11 [Member]
Group 11 [Member]
Group 11 [Member]
Derivative, Effective Date
Derivative, Inception Date
Derivative, Expiration Date
Derivative, Maturity Date
Derivative, Fixed Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Other Asset [Member]
Other Asset [Member]
Other Asset [Member]
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Total derivatives
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
MARKETING AGREEMENT
Marketing Agreement [Text Block]
Additional information and disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products.
Nature of Operations
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, 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.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
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]
Components of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Share-based Awards Granted
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Total Share-based Compensation Recognized
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
CONTINGENCIES
Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Cost of sales—impairment, restructuring and other
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).
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Impairment, restructuring and other
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Other income, net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Loss from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Costs related to refinancing
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Loss before income taxes
Income tax benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net loss
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net loss attributable to controlling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic income per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic loss per common share (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted income per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted loss per common share (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Common shares and potential common shares used in diluted loss per share calculation
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Dividends declared per common share (USD per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
U.S. Pension
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]
International Pension
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
U.S. Medical
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
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
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
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
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Equity investment in subsidiaries
Equity Method Investments
Intercompany assets
Intercompany Assets
Carrying amounts of assets as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions.
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
Equity investment in subsidiaries
Equity Method Investment, Underlying Equity in Net Assets
Intercompany liabilities
Intercompany Liabilities
Carrying amounts of liabilities as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions.
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Total shareholders' equity - controlling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $8.0, $8.7 and $6.8, respectively
Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $624.5, $612.9 and $606.1, respectively
Total current liabilities
Contingencies (note 10)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common shares and capital in excess of $.01 stated value per share; 61.5, 61.4, and 60.7 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
Common Stocks, Including Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury shares, at cost; 6.6, 6.7, and 7.5 shares, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total shareholders’ equity - controlling interest
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Action Pest Control, Inc.
Action Pest Control, Inc. [Member]
Action Pest Control, Inc. [Member]
Scotts LawnService Other
Scotts LawnService Other [Member]
Scotts LawnService acquisitions that are both individually and in aggregate immaterial to the financial statements.
Growing Media Acquisition
Growing Media Acquisition [Member]
Acquired growing media company within the Global Consumer segment
General Hydroponics, Inc.
General Hydroponics, Inc. [Member]
General Hydroponics, Inc. [Member]
Bio-Organic Solutions, Inc.
Bio-Organic Solutions, Inc. [Member]
Bio-Organic Solutions, Inc. [Member]
General Hydroponics, Inc. and Bio-Organic Solutions, Inc.
General Hydroponics, Inc. and Bio-Organic Solutions, Inc. [Member]
The summation of activity related to General Hydroponics, Inc. and Bio-Organic Solutions, Inc.
ACQUISITIONS
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Debt Forgiven During Acquisition
Debt Forgiven During Acquisition
Represents debt forgiven as part of business acquisition
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Deferred Purchase Price Obligation
Deferred Purchase Price Obligation
Deferral of a portion of the purchase price into subsequent fiscal periods
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Goodwill, acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value
Inventory, acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Total impairment, restructuring and other
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).
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross
Disclosure Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Abstract]
Disclosure - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Gross profit
Impairment, restructuring and other
Loss from operations
Equity income in subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Other non-operating income
Other Nonoperating Income
Loss before income taxes
Income tax benefit
Net loss
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Net loss
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net loss attributable to controlling interest