Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Abstract] 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 Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Scotts Lawnservice Scotts Lawnservice [Member] Scotts LawnService [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring and other from continuing operations Restructuring Charges Restructuring and other from discontinued operations Restructuring And Other Related Charges, Discontinued Operations Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to an authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations along with other related charges. These charges are recorded within the results from discontinued operations. 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). Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [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] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [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] 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] Other Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other Liabilities Other Liabilities [Member] Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [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 Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] 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 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] Net sales Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Operating costs Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss) Impairment, restructuring and other Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Other income, net Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Income And Expenses Amount of other income and expenses attributable to the disposal group including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period. Gain on contribution of SLS Business Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business 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 Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Accounts receivable, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net Inventories Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory Prepaid and other assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment Goodwill and intangible assets, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets Assets held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets Current portion of debt Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Debt, Current Current portion of long term debt for the disposal group, including discontinued operations Accounts payable Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable Other current liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Debt, Non Current Non current portion of long-term debt of disposal group, including discontinued operations. Other liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Liabilities held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash Used in Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations 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] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Stock repurchase program, authorized amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Stock repurchase program, increase in authorized amount Stock Repurchase Program, Increase In Authorized Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Increase In Authorized Amount Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Dividends declared per common share (USD per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, Name [Domain] Derivative, Name [Domain] Group 1 Group 1 [Member] Group 1 Group 2 Group 2 [Member] Group 2 Group 3 Group 3 [Member] Group 3 Group 4 Group 4 [Member] Group 4 Group 5 Group 5 [Member] Group 5 Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative, Notional Amount Derivative, Notional Amount Derivative, Effective Date Derivative, Inception Date Derivative, Expiration Date Derivative, Maturity Date Derivative, Fixed Rate Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Adjustments to reflect inventories at net realizable values Inventory Valuation Reserves Investment In Unconsoldiated Affiliate [Abstract] INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATE [Abstract] Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Bonus S Bonus S [Member] Bonus S product line Two Thousand Fourteen Plan Two Thousand Fourteen Plan [Member] Two Thousand Fourteen Plan [Member] Amounts reserved for restructuring and other charges at September 30, 2015 Restructuring Reserve 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. 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 July 2, 2016 Restructuring reserve, long term Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent Litigation Settlement, Expense Litigation Settlement, Expense Insurance Reimbursements Unearned Insurance Reimbursements Insurance reimbursement payments received but not yet earned. Total Insurance Reimbursements Total Insurance Reimbursements Represents both the unearned and earned insurance reimbursement payments received Insurance Recoveries Insurance Recoveries 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 Charges DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Marketing Agreement [Abstract] Marketing Agreement [Abstract] 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 Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] U.S. Consumer U.S. Consumer [Member] U.S. Consumer Europe Consumer Europe Consumer [Member] Europe Consumer Other Other [Member] Other Segment Segment total Operating Segments [Member] Corporate Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] 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] Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates before impairment, restructuring and other Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates before impairment, restructuring and other [Member] Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates before costs separately presented within impairment, restructuring and other Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Net sales Revenue, Net Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Costs related to refinancing Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs Interest expense Interest Expense Consolidated Assets Assets held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] RETIREMENT AND RETIREE MEDICAL PLANS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] 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 Condensed Financial Information of Parent Subsidiary Guarantors and Subsidiary Non Guarantors [Abstract] Condensed Financial Information of Parent Subsidiary Guarantors and Subsidiary Non Guarantors [Abstract] Parent Parent Company [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Eliminations/Consolidations Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] 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 income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 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 Total other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] CONTINGENCIES Contingencies Disclosure [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] Return of investments from affiliates Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions, Return of Capital Dividends received by parent from subsidiary guarantors Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [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 Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Work-in-process Inventory, Work in Process, Gross Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross Total inventories Inventory, Net Segment Financial Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Report Date [Axis] Report Date [Axis] Financial Statement Filing Date [Domain] Financial Statement Filing Date [Domain] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Shares and Capital in Excess of Stated Value Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Shares Treasury Stock [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Total Shareholders' Equity - Controlling Interest Parent [Member] Non-controlling Interest Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Axis] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Axis] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Domain] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Domain] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Other comprehensive loss Treasury share issuances Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued Investment in noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Total shareholders' equity - controlling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Share-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Dividends declared Dividends Treasury share purchases Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] 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] Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-investment, 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. Statements of Cash Flows [Policy Text Block] Statements of Cash Flows [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for the treatment of distributions from unconsolidated affiliates within the Statements of Cash Flows. Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Table] Debt Disclosure [Table] Debt Disclosure [Table] 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] 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] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [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 Loans payable, noncurrent Loans Payable, Noncurrent Long-term Debt, Fair Value Long-term Debt, Fair Value 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 Share-based compensation Share-based Compensation Tax benefit recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Business Combinations [Abstract] ACQUISITIONS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable, less allowances of $10.5, $6.5 and $9.2, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Investment in unconsolidated affiliate Equity Method Investments Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $623.5, $593.9 and $605.6, respectively Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Goodwill Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total 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 Marketing and license agreement obligation Agency Agreement Obligation Obligation to a third party related to the company's exclusive agency and marketing agreement. Liabilities held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, 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 Total liabilities Liabilities Contingencies (Note 12) Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common shares and capital in excess of $.01 stated value per share; 60.8, 61.4, and 61.3 shares issued and outstanding, respectively Common Stocks, Including Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury shares, at cost; 7.3, 6.7, and 6.9 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total shareholders’ equity - controlling interest Noncontrolling interest Total equity Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive (loss) income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Net unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net of tax of $0.7, $0.3, $1.7 and $2.7, 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 $1.1, $1.4, $3.3 and $3.5, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Reclassification of net pension and post-retirement benefit loss to net income, net of tax of $0.6, $0.5, $1.0, and $1.4, respectively Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Scotts Celaflor GmbH Scotts Celaflor GmbH [Member] Scotts Celaflor GmbH 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 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] Accounts receivable, net Total current assets Investment in unconsolidated affiliate Property, plant and equipment, net Equity investment in subsidiaries Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, at Fair Value Intercompany assets Intercompany Assets Carrying amounts of assets as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions. Agency Agreement Obligation Total current liabilities 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 equity Total liabilities and equity Components of Long-Term Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] 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] Percentage of annual net sales Percentage of annual net sales Net Sales for the second and third fiscal quarters percentage of annual net sales. Loans receivable, net Loans Receivable, Net Interest Income, Other Interest Income, Other Capital expenditures unpaid liabilities incurred Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Summary of Activities Related to Liabilities Associated with Restructuring and Other Charges Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] 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. Schedule of Stockholders Equity Schedule of Stockholders Equity [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] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] 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 Depreciation Depreciation Amortization Amortization (Gain) loss 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. Gain on contribution of SLS Business Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments 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) 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 Property, Plant, and Equipment Investments in property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Investments in loans receivable Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net distributions from unconsolidated affiliates Cash contributed to Joint Venture Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture 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 (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 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 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid, Net Call premium on 6.625% 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 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] 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. Growing Media Acquisition Growing Media Acquisition [Member] Acquired growing media company within the Global Consumer segment Gavita Holdings B.V. Gavita Holdings B.V. [Member] Gavita Holdings B.V. Growing Media Acquisition, Canada Growing Media Acquisition, Canada [Member] Growing Media Acquisition, Canada Total Non-Cash Contingent Consideration Total Non-Cash Contingent Consideration [Member] Represents the total non-cash contingent consideration for acquisitions completed during the period. Bonnie Plants, Inc. Bonnie Plants, Inc. [Member] Bonnie Plants, Inc. ACQUISITIONS Business Acquisition [Line Items] Economic Interest Acquired Economic Interest Acquired Represents the Company's economic interest of an acquired entity Economic Interest Retained By Previous Owner Economic Interest Retained By Previous Owner Represents the economic interest retained by the previous owner of an acquired business. Contingent consideration for acquired business Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Inventory and accounts receivable acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Fixed assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accounts payable and other current liabilities acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Short term debt acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt Finite-lived intangible assets acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Goodwill, acquired Goodwill, Acquired During Period Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Deferred Purchase Price Obligation Deferred Purchase Price Obligation Deferral of a portion of the purchase price into subsequent fiscal periods Payment Of Deferred Purchase Price Obligation Payment Of Deferred Purchase Price Obligation Represents payment activity related to the deferred portion of the purchase price. Loans payable, noncurrent Commission Income Expense Net Commission Income Expense Net Net commission revenue and expense during the period related to agency agreement. Reimbursement Revenue Reimbursement Revenue Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Gross commission Fees and Commissions, Other Contribution expenses Contract Revenue Cost Amortization of marketing fee Amortization of Other Deferred Charges Net commission expense Reimbursements associated with Marketing Agreement Total net sales associated with Marketing Agreement Net Sales With Agency Agreement Net sales associated with Agency Agreement. 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] 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 Other (income) loss, net Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Income (loss) from operations Operating Income (Loss) Equity (income) loss in subsidiaries IncomeLossFromInvestmentsInConsolidatedSubsidiaries The income or loss incurred from ownership interest in consolidated subsidiaries. Other non-operating (income) loss Other Nonoperating Income Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates Costs related to refinancing Interest expense Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] TruGreen Holdings [Member] TruGreen Holdings [Member] TruGreen Holdings Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Equity Method Investment, Quoted Market Value Equity Method Investment, Quoted Market Value Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions, Return of Capital Equity Method Investment Loan Receivable From Partner EquityMethodInvestmentLoanReceivableFromPartner The amount of cash due from a joint venture partner Other Cost of Services Other Cost of Services Equity Method Investment Accounts Receivable From Partner EquityMethodInvestmentAccountsReceivableFromPartner The amount of cash due from a joint venture partner for expenses incurred pursuant to a short-term transition services agreement and an employee leasing agreement. Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Severance Costs Severance Costs Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances and Deposits Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances and Deposits Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Equity Excluding Noncontrolling Interests Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Equity Excluding Noncontrolling Interests 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 Reclassification of pension - tax impact Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash Flow Hedging Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Interest expense Interest Expense [Member] Other income (expense), net Other income (expense), net [Member] Other income (expense), net [Member] 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 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 Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Gross profit Other income, net Income from operations Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income tax expense from continuing operations Income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net income attributable to controlling interest 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 (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] 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 (USD per 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 Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Employees Key Employees [Member] key Employees Board of Directors 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] Stock options Employee Stock Option [Member] Restricted stock units Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Performance units Performance Based Units [Member] Performance Based Units Deferred stock units Deferred Stock Units [Member] Deferred Stock Units 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 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] 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 Long-term Debt, Fair Value Total liabilities Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring 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 Total long term debt Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block] Urea (in tons) Urea [Member] Urea [Member] Diesel (in gallons) Diesel Fuel [Member] Diesel Fuel [Member] Heating Oil (in gallons) Heating Oil [Member] Outstanding commodity contracts Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block] IMPAIRMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block] DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] 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. Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross MARKETING AGREEMENT Marketing Agreement [Text Block] Additional information and disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products. Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Net Periodic Benefit Cost Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] 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 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 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 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 increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Results of Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]