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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2017
May 05, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO  
Entity Central Index Key 0000825542  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Apr. 01, 2017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Trading Symbol SMG  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   59,571,630