United States securities and exchange commission logo April 29, 2024 Matthew Garth Chief Financial Officer Scotts Miracle-Gro Co 14111 Scottslawn Road Marysville, Ohio 43041 Re: Scotts Miracle-Gro Co Form 10-K filed November 22, 2023 Form 8-K filed November 1, 2023 Response filed April 26, 2024 File No. 001-11593 Dear Matthew Garth: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Industrial Applications and Services