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[Member] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Project Catalyst Project Catalyst [Member] Project Catalyst [Member] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Hawthorne Hawthorne [Member] Hawthorne [Member] U.S. Consumer U.S. Consumer [Member] U.S. Consumer Other Other Segments [Member] Corporate Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring reserve Restructuring Reserve Restructuring reserve, long-term Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent Restructuring charges and adjustments Restructuring Charges Impairment, restructuring and other charges (recoveries) from continuing operations Impairment, Restructuring, And Other (Recoveries) Charges, Continuing Operations Impairment, Restructuring, And Other (Recoveries) Charges, Continuing Operations Restructuring and related cost, cost incurred to date Restructuring 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Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates Proceeds from payoff of second lien term loan Proceeds from Collection of Advance to Affiliate Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring Basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Marketing Agreement [Abstract] Marketing Agreement [Abstract] MARKETING AGREEMENT Marketing Agreement [Text Block] Additional information and disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products. Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Accounts receivable, allowances Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, 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 outstanding (shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury shares, at cost (shares) Treasury Stock, Shares Components of Long-Term Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Urea (in tons) Urea [Member] Urea [Member] Resin (in pounds) 2821 Plastic Materials, Synthetic Resins and Nonvulcan Elastomers [Member] Diesel (in gallons) Diesel Fuel [Member] Diesel Fuel [Member] Heating Oil (in gallons) Heating Oil [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Outstanding commodity contracts, mass Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Mass Outstanding commodity contracts, volume Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Designated as Hedging Instruments Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Currency forward contracts Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Interest Rate Swap Interest Rate Swap [Member] Commodity hedging instruments Commodity Contract [Member] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] Derivative, notional amount Derivative, Notional Amount Loss related to interest rate swap agreements expected to be reclassified Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net Loss related to commodity hedges expected to be reclassified Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months 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. Operating leases, weighted average remaining term (in years) Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Finance leases, weighted average remaining term (in years) Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating leases, weighted average discount rate (percent) Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Finance leases, weighted average discount rate (percent) Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Summary of Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Measurement and Measurement Inputs, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Text Block] Fifth Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement Fifth Amended And Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement [Member] Fifth Amended And Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement [Member] Senior Notes, 4.500% Due 2029 Senior Notes, 4.500% Due 2029 [Member] Senior Notes, 4.500% Due 2029 [Member] Credit Facilities Line of Credit [Member] Disclosure of Dividends Paid Return of investments from affiliates Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital Return on investments Proceeds From Investment, Distribution, Return On Investment Proceeds from Investment, Distribution, Return on Investment, classified in operating activities in the statement of cash flows Lease, Cost [Abstract] Operating cash flows from operating leases, net Operating Lease, Payments Operating cash flows from finance leases Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability Financing cash flows from finance leases Finance Lease, Principal Payments Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, operating leases Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, finance leases Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability CONTINGENCIES Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of Changes in Equity Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-Based Awards Granted Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Share-based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan [Table Text Block] Restructuring and other charges Restructuring And Other Charges [Member] Restructuring And Other Charges [Member] Property, plant and equipment impairments Property, Plant And Equipment Impairments [Member] Property, Plant And Equipment Impairments [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Cost of sales—impairment, restructuring and other: Cost of Sales [Member] Operating expenses Operating Expense [Member] Restructuring charges and adjustments Restructuring and other charges (recoveries), net Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Restructuring and other charges (recoveries), net, 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 charges (recoveries) 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). Operating and exit costs Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss) Impairment, restructuring and other charges (recoveries), net (Gain) loss on sale / contribution of 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 DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Repayments of senior debt Repayments of Senior Debt Repayments of senior debt, accrued and unpaid interest Repayments Of Senior Debt, Accrued And Unpaid Interest Repayments Of Senior Debt, Accrued And Unpaid Interest Repayments of senior debt, redemption premium Repayments Of Senior Debt, Redemption Premium Repayments Of Senior Debt, Redemption Premium Debt issuance costs, net Debt Issuance Costs, Net Repayments of senior debt, outstanding principal Repayments Of Senior Debt, Outstanding Principal Repayments Of Senior Debt, Outstanding Principal Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] United States UNITED STATES International Non-US [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Net sales Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Nature Of Operations Policy [Policy Text Block] Nature Of Operations Policy [Policy Text Block] The disclosure for the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets. Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Policy Text Block] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Policy Text Block] The disclosure for the business description and basis of presentation concepts. Business description describes the nature and type of organization including but not limited to organizational structure as may be applicable to holding companies, parent and subsidiary relationships, business divisions, business units, business segments, affiliates and information about significant ownership of the reporting entity. Basis of presentation describes the underlying basis used to prepare the financial statements (for example, US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting, IFRS). 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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) expense, net Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Income (loss) from operations Operating Income (Loss) Equity (income) loss in subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, before Tax Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Costs related to refinancing Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs Interest expense Interest Expense Other non-operating (income) expense, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Cover page. Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Type Document Type Document Quarterly Report Document Quarterly Report Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Transition Report Document Transition Report Entity File Number Entity File Number Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Security Exchange Name Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Shell Company Entity Shell Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net foreign currency translation adjustment reclassifications to net income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments - tax impact Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification of net unrealized (gains) losses on derivative instruments to net income - tax impact Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Reclassification of net pension and other post-retirement benefit losses to net income - tax impact Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax Summary of Outstanding Derivative Contracts Derivative Volume [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the volume of the entity's derivatives. Schedule of the Fair Values of Derivative Instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of the Effect of Derivative Instruments on AOCI and Statements of Operations Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] Other assets Other 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 Schedules of Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges, and Activity Related to Liabilities Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Weighted average interest rate (percentage) Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) 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 Post-closing working capital payment related to sale of International Business Post Closing Working Capital Payment Related To Divestiture Post Closing Working Capital Payment Related To Divestiture Investments in property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from loans receivable Proceeds from Collection of Loans Receivable Investments in loans receivable Payments to Acquire Loans Receivable Payments to Acquire Interest in 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 Other investing, net Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Investing cash flows from (to) affiliates Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates Net cash provided by (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 Dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Payments of Capital Distribution Payments of Capital Distribution Purchase of Common Shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payments on seller notes Repayments of Notes Payable Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Cash received from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Acquisition of noncontrolling interests Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Financing cash flows from (to) affiliates Payments For Proceeds From Intercompany Advances From Financing Activities The net cash outflow (inflow) from intercompany advances from financing activities. Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Payments of Financing Costs Payments of Financing Costs Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Repayments of senior debt 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] Restated Marketing Agreement Restated Marketing Agreement [Member] Restated Marketing Agreement [Member] Marketing Agreement [Line Items] Marketing Agreement [Line Items] Marketing Agreement [Line Items] Gross commission Commission Income, Gross Commission Income, Gross Contribution expenses 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. 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