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Controlling Interest Parent [Member] Non-controlling Interest Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Equity, controlling interest, beginning balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interest, beginning balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity, beginning balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss), controlling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Share-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Dividends declared ($1.000 and $0.940 per share), April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016, respectively Dividends Treasury share purchases Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Treasury share issuances Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued Adjustment to noncontrolling interest due to ownership change Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Distribution declared by AeroGrow Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Equity, controlling interest, ending balance Noncontrolling interest, ending balance Total equity, ending balance Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives - tax impact Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification of net unrealized losses on derivatives - tax impact Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Reclassification of pension and post-retirement benefit loss - tax impact Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax 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 Marketing Agreement [Line Items] Marketing Agreement [Line Items] Marketing Agreement [Line Items] Gross commission Fees and Commissions, Other Contribution expenses Contract Revenue Cost Amortization of marketing fee Amortization of Other Deferred Charges Net commission Commission Income Expense Net Net commission revenue and expense during the period related to agency agreement. Reimbursements associated with Marketing Agreement Reimbursement Revenue Total net sales associated with Marketing Agreement Net Sales With Agency Agreement Net sales associated with Agency Agreement. AeroGrow International, Inc. 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Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). 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These charges are recorded within the results from discontinued operations. Restructuring and other charges from continuing operations Restructuring And Other Related Charges, Continuing Operations Restructuring And Other Related Charges, Continuing Operations Impairment, restructuring and other (recoveries) charges Total Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges The aggregate costs and expenses related to impairment restructuring and other charges. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). Reimbursement payments Total Insurance Reimbursements Represents both the unearned and earned insurance reimbursement payments received Insurance recoveries Insurance Recoveries Divestiture transaction related costs Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost 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 (USD per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common shares issued (shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common shares outstanding (shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury shares, at cost (shares) Treasury Stock, Shares MARKETING AGREEMENT Marketing Agreement [Text Block] Additional information and disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products. 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. 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Scotts Canada, Ltd. [Member] Scotts Canada, Ltd. [Member] Fafard & Brothers Ltd. Fafard & Brothers Ltd. [Member] Fafard & Brothers Ltd. 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Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Beginning balance (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Ending balance (USD per share) Exercisable (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Intrinsic value of stock options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Remaining unexercisable stock options expected to vest (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Expected To Vest, Net Of Forfeitures The number of non-vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date that are expected to vest, net of expected forfeitures. Weighted average exercise price of remaining unexercisable stock options expected to vest (USD per share) 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 remaining unexercisable stock options expected to vest Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Expected To Vest, Net Of Forfeitures, Aggregate Intrinsic Value The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices pertaining to non-vested options outstanding, net or forfeitures, that are expected to vest under the plan as of the balance sheet date. Average remaining term of remaining unexercisable stock options expected to vest in the future Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Expected To Vest, Net Of Forfeitures, Average Remaining Contractual Term The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for non-vested awards outstanding under the plan that are expected to vest in the future, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. 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