SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM [Abstract] SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM [Abstract] Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Common share repurchases [Line Items] Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Aggregate Stock Repurchase Program Authorized Repurchase Amount Aggregate Stock Repurchase Program Authorized Repurchase Amount Aggregate amount of common shares authorized to be repurchased through authorized repurchase program. Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract] Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] MARKETING AGREEMENT Marketing Agreement [Text Block] Additional information and disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products. 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. Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units [Member] Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units [Member] Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Line Items] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Line Items] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Restricted Stock Units [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Awards outstanding at September 30, 2013 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Awards outstanding at March 29, 2014 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Awards outstanding at September 30, 2013 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Awards outstanding at March 29, 2014 Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Total fair value of restricted stock units vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Disclosure Fair Values Of Companys Derivative Instruments [Abstract] Disclosure - Fair Values of Company's Derivative Instruments [Abstract] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] DERIVATIVES DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Foreign currency swap contracts Currency Swap [Member] Commodity hedging instruments Commodity Contract [Member] Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other Asset [Member] Other Asset [Member] Other Asset [Member] Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member] Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other Current Liabilities [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 instruments Derivative, Fair Value, Net Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Disclosure Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Abstract] Disclosure - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Abstract] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table] Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table] Parent [Member] Parent Company [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Eliminations [Member] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] 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 Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable, less allowances Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable pledged Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value 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 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 Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current portion of debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities 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 Shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity 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] Net sales Revenue, Net 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 Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) Equity income in subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Other non-operating income Other Nonoperating Income Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs Interest expense Interest Expense Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Income from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Disclosure Inventories For Continuing Operations Net Of Reserves For Excess And Obsolete Inventories [Abstract] Disclosure - Inventories for Continuing Operations, net of Reserves for Excess and Obsolete Inventories [Abstract] Inventory Disclosure [Table] Inventory Disclosure [Table] Inventory Disclosure [Table] Inventory Disclosure [Line Items] Inventory Disclosure [Line Items] Inventory Disclosure [Line Items] Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Work-in-process Inventory, Work in Process, Gross Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross Total inventories Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Business Acquisition Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Tomcat Consumer Rodent Control Business [Member] Tomcat Consumer Rodent Control Business [Member] Tomcat Consumer Rodent Control Business [Member] ACQUISITIONS Business Acquisition [Line Items] Aggregate purchase price Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Valuation update, asset reallocation, intangibles Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles Finite-lived identifiable intangible assets, acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Goodwill, acquired Goodwill, Acquired During Period Inventory, acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Income Statement [Abstract] Gross profit Impairment, restructuring and other Income from operations Costs related to refinancing Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income tax expense from continuing operations Income from continuing operations Income from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net Income Basic income per common share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic income per common share Earnings Per Share, Basic Weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted income per common share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Income from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted income per common share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period plus dilutive potential common shares Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Dividends declared per common share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared 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] Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] 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] 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 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 Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Investment in unconsolidated affiliates Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Investment in acquired business, 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 Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments under revolving and bank lines of credit Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Repayments of 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 on sellers 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 Intercompany financing Payments For Proceeds From Intercompany Advances From Financing Activities The net cash outflow (inflow) from intercompany advances from financing activities. Net cash (used in) 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 in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract] SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Key Employees [Member] Key Employees [Member] key Employees 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] Stock Options [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Performance Based Units [Member] Performance Based Units [Member] Performance Based Units Deferred Stock Units [Member] 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] Options Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Total share-based awards Grant Of Share Based Compensation Awards Grant Of Share Based Compensation Awards Total Grants of Share-Based Compensation Awards. Aggregate fair value at grant (in millions) Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures 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. TOTAL SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION RECOGNIZED [Abstract] TOTAL SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION RECOGNIZED [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Share-based Compensation Tax benefit recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Unrecognized compensation cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Weighted average period unrecognized compensation costs are to be recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Tax benefit realized from the tax deductions associated with exercises and vesting Employee Service Share Based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized From Exercise Of Share Based Awards And Vesting Of Restricted Stock Employee Service Share Based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized From Exercise of Share Based Awards and Vesting of Restricted Stock Summary of Activities Related to Liabilities Associated with Restructuring and Other Charges Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS [Abstract] SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS [Abstract] CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Table] CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Table] CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Table] CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Line Items] [Line Items] for CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Table] 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] Disclosure Results Of Discontinued Operations [Abstract] Disclosure - Results of Discontinued Operations [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] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Wild Bird Food [Member] Wild Bird Food [Member] Wild Bird Food Results of discontinued operations [Line Items] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Net sales Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Operating costs Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense Gain on sale of business Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Income from discontinued operations before income taxes Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Income tax expense from discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation Income from discontinued operations, net of tax RETIREMENT AND RETIREE MEDICAL PLANS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Stock Option Program And Stock Appreciation Rights Program (SARs) [Member] Stock Option Program And Stock Appreciation Rights Program (SARs) [Member] Stock Option Program and Stock Appreciation Right Program Outstanding stock option and SAR awards intrinsic value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Exercisable stock option and SAR awards intrinsic value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] 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 Net Periodic Benefit Cost Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS [Abstract] FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS [Abstract] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Disclosure of Dividends Paid Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Dividends paid by subsidiary guarantors Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions Disclosure D E R I V A T I V E I N S T R U M E N T S A N D H E D G I N G A C T I V I T I E S Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Additional Information [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, Name [Domain] Derivative, Name [Domain] Urea Urea [Member] Urea [Member] Diesel Diesel Fuel [Member] Diesel Fuel [Member] 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, Notional Amount Derivative, Notional Amount Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, 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 Disclosure I N V E N T O R I E S Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - INVENTORIES - Additional Information [Abstract] Adjustments to reflect inventories at net realizeable values Inventory Valuation Reserves CONTINGENCIES Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Exercise Price Range [Axis] Exercise Price Range [Axis] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Range 1 $20.12 - $28.72 [Member] Range 1 [Member] Range 1 Range 2 $29.01 -$31.62 [Member] Range 2 [Member] Range 2 Range 3 $33.25 - $37.48 [Member] Range 3 [Member] Range 3 Range 4 $37.89 - $38.90 [Member] Range 4 [Member] Range 4 Range 5 $40.81 - 51.73 [Member] Range 5 [Member] Range 5 Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Range of Exercise Price (lower limit) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit Range of Exercise Price (upper limit) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit Awards Outstanding, No. of Options/SARs Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Awards Outstanding, WTD. Avg. Remaining Life Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Awards Outstanding, WTD. Avg. Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Awards Exercisable, No. of Options/SARs Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options Awards Exercisable, WTD. Avg. Exercise Price Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Awards Exercisable, WTD. Avg. Remaining Life Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price Disclosure I N C O M E T A X E S Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Additional Information [Abstract] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] US Federal Tax Authority [Member] Domestic Tax Authority [Member] Foreign Country [Member] Foreign Tax Authority [Member] U.S. state and local tax authorities [Member] State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Tax Year Under Exam [Axis] Tax Year Under Exam [Axis] Tax Year Under Exam [Axis] Tax Year Under Exam [Domain] Tax Year Under Exam [Domain] [Domain] for Tax Year Under Exam [Axis] Minimum Tax Year [Member] Minimum Tax Year [Member] Minimum year under tax examination range Maximum Tax Year [Member] Maximum Tax Year [Member] [Member] Maximum year under tax examination range 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 Discrete tax benefits Other Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax years under examination Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination 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 Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance Units [Line Items] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [Line Items] Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award, Performance Options [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 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 [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Senior Notes 7.25% Due 2018 [Member] Senior Notes 7.25 Percent Due 2018 [Member] Senior notes 7.25 percent due 2018 [Member] Senior Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2020 [Member] Senior Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2020 [Member] Senior notes 6.625 percent due 2020 [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 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). 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Share-based compensation expense Depreciation Depreciation Amortization Amortization Loss on sale of long-lived 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. Gain on sale of business Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions 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 Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Net cash used in operating activities Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Net cash used in investing activities Net cash provided by financing activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid, Net Premium on Bond Call Bond Premium Paid The cash outflow from a payment bond premium related to the repayment of senior debt. 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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 C O N T I N G E N C I E S Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table] Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Table] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] Environmental actions accrued in the Other liabilities Regulatory Matters Other Liabilities Amounts accrued for regulatory matters not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. 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] Aggregate Stock Option and SARs Activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block] 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 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 Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [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] 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 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] Credit Facilities Line of Credit [Member] Senior Notes 7.25% Due 2018 [Member] Senior Notes - 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Weighted average exercise price of options expected to vest Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Expected To Vest, Net Of Forfeitures, Weighted Average Exercise Price The weighted average price at which option holders may acquire shares when converting their stock options into shares for options expected to vest in future periods. Intrinsic value of options expected to vest Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Average remaining term of stock options expected to vest Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Disclosure Segment Financial Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Segment Financial Information [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Scotts Lawnservice [Member] Scotts Lawnservice [Member] Scotts LawnService [Member] Operating Segments [Member] Operating Segments [Member] Operating Activities [Axis] Operating Activities [Axis] Operating Activities [Domain] Operating Activities [Domain] Continuing Operations [Member] Continuing Operations [Member] Corporate and Other [Member] Corporate and Other [Member] Intangible Asset Amortization [Member] Intangible Asset Amortization [Member] Intangible Asset Amortization [Member] Impairment Restructuring And Other Costs [Member] Impairment Restructuring And Other Costs [Member] Impairment Restructuring And Other Costs [Member] Interest Expense [Member] Deferred Debt Issuance Costs [Member] Deferred Debt Issuance Costs [Member] Deferred Debt Issuance Costs Member Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Loss (income) from continuing operations before income taxes FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block]