UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 23, 2005

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio		1-13292		31-1414921
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

14111 Scottslawn Road, Marysville, Ohio 43041

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(937) 644-0011

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

     On August 23, 2005, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that, effective October 1, 2005, Robert F. Bernstock has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of The Scotts Company LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

     A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (a) Financial statements of businesses acquired:

           Not applicable.

     (b) Pro forma financial information:

           Not applicable.

     (c) Shell company transactions:

           Not applicable.

     (d) Exhibits:

	Exhibit No.		Description
	99.1		Press release of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company dated August 23, 2005.

SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY
Dated: August 26, 2005		By:		/s/ Denise S. Stump
				Printed Name: Denise S. Stump Title: Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated August 26, 2005

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

	Exhibit No.		Description
	99.1		Press release of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company dated August 23, 2005.

Exhibit 99.1

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

NEWS

ScottsMiracle-Gro Names Robert F. Bernstock President, Chief Operating Officer

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (August 23, 2005) – The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the global leader in the consumer lawn and garden industry, today announced that Robert F. Bernstock has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of The Scotts Company LLC, effective October 1, 2005. He will directly oversee the company’s North American and International business operations as well as Scotts LawnService.

     “Bob’s track record as an innovative and forward-thinking business leader speaks for itself and I am confident that all of our business units will benefit from his leadership,” said Jim Hagedorn, chairman and chief executive officer. “Creating this role will allow us to look at our operations on a collective basis, which we believe will help improve the efficiency of our organization while allowing each business unit to continue executing its growth strategy.”

     Bernstock, 54, joined ScottsMiracle-Gro in 2003 as president of the North American business group. Under his leadership, the business has continued to expand its market leadership and has significantly improved its profitability. Bernstock has more than 25 years experience in the consumer products industry. He was CEO of Vlasic Foods and held executive positions with the Campbell Soup Company and The Dial Company.

     “For all of our successes at ScottsMiracle-Gro, I am convinced the best is yet to come,” Bernstock said. “I look forward to working with all of our business leaders to develop innovative products and services that leverage the strength of our brands as well as our strong relationships with both retailers and consumers.”

About ScottsMiracle-Gro
With more than $2 billion in worldwide sales and more than 6,000 associates, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Scotts Company LLC, is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care, with products for professional horticulture as well. The Company’s brands are the most recognized in the industry. In the U.S., the Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup® brand, which is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts and owned by Monsanto. The Company also owns Smith & Hawken, a leading brand of garden-inspired products that includes pottery, watering equipment, gardening tools, outdoor furniture and live goods. In Europe, Scotts’ brands include Weedol®, Pathclear®, Evergreen®, Levington®, Miracle-Gro®, KB®, Fertiligene® and Substral®. For additional information, visit us at www.scotts.com.

Contact:
Jim King
Senior Director
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
937-578-5622