SUMMARY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION PERTAINING TO STOCK OPTIONS AND SAR AWARDS OUTSTANDING AND EXERCISABLE [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION PERTAINING TO STOCK OPTIONS AND SAR AWARDS OUTSTANDING AND EXERCISABLE [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Stock Option Program And Stock Appreciation Rights Program (SARs) [Member]
Stock Option Program And Stock Appreciation Rights Program (SARs) [Member]
Stock Option Program and Stock Appreciation Right Program
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Range 1 $20.12 - $21.65 [Member]
Range 1 [Member]
Range 1
Range 2 $24.45 - $28.72 [Member]
Range 2 [Member]
Range 2
Range 3 $29.01 - $31.62 [Member]
Range 3 [Member]
Range 3
Range 4 $33.25 - $37.48 [Member]
Range 4 [Member]
Range 4
Range 5 $37.89 - $38.90 [Member]
Range 5 [Member]
Range 5
Range 6 $40.81 - $51.73 [Member]
Range 6 [Member]
Range 6
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
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 per share, US dollars per share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common shares, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common shares, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury shares, at cost, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Disclosure Effect Of Derivative Instruments On O C I And Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations [Abstract]
Disclosure - Effect of Derivative Instruments on OCI and Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Commodity hedging instruments
Commodity Contract [Member]
Foreign currency swap contracts
Currency Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest expenses
Interest Expense [Member]
Cost of sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain / (Loss) Recognized in AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Gain / (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI Into Earnings
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Gain / (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net
Disclosure M A R K E T I N G A G R E E M E N T Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - MARKETING AGREEMENT - Additional Information [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
Region Reporting Information, by Region [Axis]
Region Reporting Information By Region [Axis]
Disclosure of profit or loss, total assets for each reportable region, and a description of the types of products and services for each reportable region.
Reporting Region [Domain]
Reporting Region [Domain]
A regional component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements.
European Union
European Union [Member]
European Union [Member]
Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Axis]
Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Axis]
Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Axis]
Types of Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Types Of Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Domain]
Types of Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Contingency, A
Contingency A [Member]
Contingency, A [Member]
Contingency, B
Contingency B [Member]
Contingency, B [Member]
Types of Transactions [Axis]
Types Of Transactions [Axis]
Types of Transactions [Axis]
Types of Transactions [Domain]
Types Of Transactions [Domain]
Types of Transactions [Domain]
Automatic Renewal
Automatic Renewal [Member]
Automatic Renewal [Member]
Additional Renewal
Additional Renewal [Member]
Additional Renewal [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Marketing Agreement [Line Items]
Marketing Agreement [Line Items]
Marketing Agreement [Line Items]
Annual contribution payment
Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due
Minimum contractual payments as defined in agreement.
Initial consideration for marketing rights
Amount of Deferred Costs Related to Long-term Contracts
Useful life of Marketing Agreement
Deferred Costs Useful Life
The useful life of deferred costs of agreement.
Remaining amortization period of Marketing Agreement
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period
Expiration of current term
Agreement Expiration Date
Agreement Expiration Date
Final renewal term
Future Event Period
Future Event Period
Termination fee received except in an event of default by the Company
Gain Contingency On Contract Termination Unrecorded Amount
Minimum amount of gain that could be realized from termination of a contract between the parties.
Termination provision
Contract Termination Provision Term
Termination provisions as defined in contractual agreement.
Termination criteria period
Termination Criteria Period
Termination Criteria Period
Percentage of unit volume sales
Percentage Of Net Sales
Percentage of Net Sales
Classes of Assets and Liabilities, and Results of Discontinued Operations
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM [Abstract]
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM [Abstract]
Aggregate Stock Repurchase Program Authorized Repurchase Amount
Aggregate Stock Repurchase Program Authorized Repurchase Amount
Aggregate amount of common shares authorized to be repurchased through authorized repurchase program.
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Cost Of Sales, Impairment, Restructuring And Other Charges
Cost Of Sales, Impairment, Restructuring And Other Charges
The aggregate costs and expenses related to impairment restructuring and other charges related to cost of sales. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items).
Cost of sales – product registration and recall matters
Cost Of Goods Sold Product Registration And Recall
The aggregate costs and expenses related to product registration and recall matters, primarily associated with the reworking of certain finished goods inventories and the disposal of certain products.
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Product registration and recall matters
Product Registration And Recall Matters
The total amount of operating costs and general and administrative expenses, such as consulting and legal costs, incurred during the reporting period related to product registration and recall matters.
Other income, net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Income (loss) from Discontinued Operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic income per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations, US dollars per share
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Income from discontinued operations, US dollars per share
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Basic income per common share, US dollars per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period, shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted income per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations, US dollars per share
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income from discontinued operations, US dollars per share
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Diluted income per common share, US dollars per share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period plus dilutive potential common shares, shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Dividends declared per common share, US dollars per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Disclosure Fair Values Of Companys Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Disclosure - Fair Values of Company's Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
DERIVATIVES DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Other current liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net
Derivative asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Total derivatives instruments
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Disclosure Results Of Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Disclosure - Results of Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Global Pro and Pro Seed [Member]
Global Pro, Pro Seed, and Smith & Hawken [Member]
Global Pro, Pro Seed, and Smith & Hawken [Member]
Global Pro [Member]
Global Pro [Member]
Global Pro [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Operating costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Gain on sale of Global Pro business
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Cost of Disposal Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operations Transaction Costs
Cost of Disposal Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operations Transaction Costs
Amount of direct costs of the business disposal including legal, accounting, and other costs incurred to dispose of disposal group
Other expense, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Income And Expenses
Amount of other income and expenses attributable to the disposal group including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period.
Interest expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense
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 (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Disclosure I N C O M E T A X E S Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Tax Year Under Exam [Axis]
Tax Year Under Exam [Axis]
Tax Year Under Exam [Axis]
Tax Year Under Exam [Domain]
Tax Year Under Exam [Domain]
[Domain] for Tax Year Under Exam [Axis]
Minimum Tax Year [Member]
Minimum Tax Year [Member]
Minimum year under tax examination range
Maximum Tax Year [Member] [Member]
Maximum Tax Year [Member] [Member]
Maximum year under tax examination range
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Foreign Country [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
U.S. state and local tax authorities
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate-continuing operations
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Tax years under examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination
RETIREMENT AND RETIREE MEDICAL PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure Components Of Long Term Debt [Abstract]
Disclosure - Components of Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes - 7.25%
Senior Notes 7.25 Percent Due 2018 [Member]
Senior notes 7.25 percent due 2018 [Member]
Senior Notes - 6.625%
Senior Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2020 [Member]
Senior notes 6.625 percent due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
INTRINSIC VALUE OF OUTSTANDING AND EXERCISABLE [Abstract]
INTRINSIC VALUE OF OUTSTANDING AND EXERCISABLE [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Nature of Operations
Nature Of Operations 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 and Basis of Presentation
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).
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure D I S C O N T I N U E D O P E R A T I O N S Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Additional Information [Abstract]
Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis]
Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis]
Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain]
Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Proceeds from sale of business, net of transaction costs
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Gain on sale of discontinued business
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
estimate of annual product value to be supplied to ICL by Scotts LLC under agreements
Discontinued Operation, Amount of Continuing Cash Flows after Disposal
ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
CONTINGENCIES
Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Disclosure - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table]
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Consolidated
Consolidated Entities [Member]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [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 long-lived assets
The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived assets.
Investments in property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Investment in acquired business, net of cash
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
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
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Repayments under revolving and bank lines of credit
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Purchase of common shares
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments on sellers notes
Repayments of Notes Payable
Financing and issuance fees
Payments of Financing Costs
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Cash received from the exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Intercompany financing
Payments For Proceeds From Intercompany Advances From Financing Activities
The net cash outflow (inflow) from intercompany advances from financing activities.
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS [Abstract]
SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS [Abstract]
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Table]
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Table]
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Table]
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Line Items]
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Line Items]
[Line Items] for CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND SUBSIDIARY NONGUARANTORS [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Impairment and other charges
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization
Amortization
Gain on sale of long-lived assets
Gain Loss On Sale Of Long Lived Assets
The excess or deficiency of net proceeds from sale in the period compared to carrying value of long-lived assets as of consummation date of the sale.
Gain on sale of business
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Business
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Restructuring reserves
Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve
Other non-current items
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities, Net
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Net cash used in operating activities
Repayments of Notes Payable
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Net
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Disclosure Inventories For Continuing Operations Net Of Reserves For Excess And Obsolete Inventories [Abstract]
Disclosure - Inventories for Continuing Operations, net of Reserves for Excess and Obsolete Inventories [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Table]
Inventory Disclosure [Table]
Inventory Disclosure [Table]
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $13.3, $10.5 and $9.8, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts receivable pledged
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value
Inventories
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $565.9, $534.4 and $542.6 respectively
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current portion of debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (notes 3 and 12)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common shares and capital in excess of $.01 stated value per share, 61.1, 65.7 and 60.8 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
Common Stock, Including Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury shares, at cost: 7.1, 2.6 and 7.5 shares, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative assets
Derivative Assets
Other
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Total
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Disclosure I N V E N T O R I E S Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - INVENTORIES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Reserves for excess and obsolete inventories
Inventory Valuation Reserves
TOTAL SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION RECOGNIZED [Abstract]
TOTAL SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION RECOGNIZED [Abstract]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Share-based Compensation
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share Based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized From Exercise Of Share Based Awards And Vesting Of Restricted Stock
Employee Service Share Based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized From Exercise Of Share Based Awards And Vesting Of Restricted Stock
Employee Service Share Based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized From Exercise of Share Based Awards and Vesting of Restricted Stock
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document - Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Key Employees [Member]
Key Employees [Member]
key Employees
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Axis]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Axis]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Domain]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance Based Units [Member]
Performance Based Units [Member]
Performance Based Units
Deferred Stock Units [Member]
Deferred Stock Units [Member]
Deferred Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Grant Of Share Based Compensation Awards
Grant Of Share Based Compensation Awards
Total Grants of Share-Based Compensation Awards.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Disclosure D E R I V A T I V E I N S T R U M E N T S A N D H E D G I N G A C T I V I T I E S Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Urea
Urea [Member]
Urea [Member]
Diesel
Diesel Fuel [Member]
Diesel Fuel [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Notional amount of outstanding foreign currency derivatives
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net
Fair value of outstanding derivatives
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives
Interest rate swap loss amount expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Pre-tax price risk gain (loss) amount expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months
Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Credit Facilities
Line of Credit [Member]
MARP Agreement
Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member]
Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member]
Other
Debt Other [Member]
Debt, Other
Line of Credit Facility [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Revolving loans
Secured Revolving Loan [Member]
Secured Revolving Loan [Member]
Derivative, Inception Date
Derivative, Inception Date
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Less current portions
Total long-term debt
Derivative, Maturity Date
Derivative, Maturity Date
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Disclosure Outstanding Commodity Contracts That Hedge Forecasted Purchases [Abstract]
Disclosure - Outstanding Commodity Contracts that Hedge Forecasted Purchases [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Urea (in tons)
Diesel (in gallons)
Gasoline (in gallons)
Gasoline [Member]
Gasoline [Member]
Heating Oil (in gallons)
Heating Oil [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Outstanding commodity contracts
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Net Commission Earned Under Marketing Agreement
Marketing Agreement [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products.
Inventories for Continuing Operations
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Summary of Activities Related to Liabilities Associated with Restructuring and Other Charges
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Net Commission Earned Under Marketing Agreement [Abstract]
Disclosure - Net Commission Earned Under Marketing Agreement [Abstract]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Gross commission
Fees and Commissions, Other
Contribution expenses
Contract Revenue Cost
Amortization of marketing fee
Other Amortization of Deferred Charges
Net commission expense
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.
Share-based Compensation Awards Granted
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Total Share-based Compensation
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Intrinsic Value of Stock Option and SAR Awards Outstanding and Exercisable
The Intrinsic Value Of Stock Option And SAR Awards Outstanding And Exercisable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised
Summary of Certain Information Pertaining to Stock Options and SAR Awards Outstanding and Exercisable
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Aggregate Stock Option and SARs Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Share-based Award Activity (including Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units)
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Performance-based Award Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure Summary Of Activities Related To Liabilities Associated With Restructuring And Other Charges [Abstract]
Disclosure - Summary of Activities Related to Liabilities Associated with Restructuring and Other Charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Amounts reserved for restructuring and other charges at September 30, 2011
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring and other charges
Restructuring Reserve Period Expense And Other Related Charges
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations along with other related charges.
Payments and other
Payments For Restructuring And Other
The amount of cash paid during the reporting period for charges associated with restructuring charges and other related expenses.
Amounts reserved for restructuring and other charges at March 31, 2012
MARKETING AGREEMENT
Marketing Agreement [Text Block]
Additional information and disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Outstanding Commodity Contracts that Hedge Forecasted Purchases
Derivative Volume Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the volume of the entity's derivatives.
Fair Values of Company's Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Effect of Derivative Instruments on OCI and Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
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.
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Disclosure - Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
U.S. Pension
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
International Pension
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
U.S. Medical
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Net amortization
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Curtailment loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period before settlements and curtailments.
Segment Financial Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure Segment Financial Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - Segment Financial Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis]
Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis]
Reportable Segment
Reportable Segment [Member]
Corporate And Other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Other amortization
Other Amortization [Member]
Product registration and recall matter
Product Registration And Recall Matters [Member]
Product Registration and Recall Matters [Member]
Restructuring And Other Costs
Restructuring And Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring And Other Costs [Member]
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment, Secondary [Axis]
Segment Reporting Information By Segment Secondary [Axis]
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment, Secondary [Axis]
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment, Secondary [Domain]
Segment Reporting Information By Segment Secondary [Domain]
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment, Secondary [Domain]
Global Consumer
Global Consumer [Member]
Global Consumer [Member]
Scotts LawnService
Scotts Lawnservice [Member]
Scotts LawnService [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Components of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Abstract]
Disclosure - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Cost Of Goods Sold Product Registration And Recall
Gross profit
Impairment, restructuring and other charges
Income from operations
Equity income in subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Other non-operating income
Other Nonoperating Income
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Disclosure I M P A I R M E N T R E S T R U C T U R I N G A N D O T H E R C H A R G E S Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - IMPAIRMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Active Ingredient [Axis]
Active Ingredient [Axis]
Active Ingredient [Axis]
Active Ingredient MAT28 [Domain]
Active Ingredient MAT28 [Domain]
[Domain] for Active Ingredient MAT28 [Axis]
Active Ingredient MAT28 [Member]
Active Ingredient MAT28 [Member]
Active Ingredient MAT28 [Member]
Voluntary Retirement
Voluntary Retirement [Member]
Voluntary Retirement [Member]
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring costs
Restructuring Charges
Plan curtailment charges
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
DISCLOSURE, AGGREGATE STOCK OPTION AND SAR ACTIVITY [Abstract]
DISCLOSURE, AGGREGATE STOCK OPTION AND SAR ACTIVITY [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Disclosure D E B T Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - DEBT - Additional Information [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Table]
Debt Disclosure [Table]
Debt Disclosure [Table]
Group 1 [Member]
Group 1 [Member]
Group 1
Group 2 [Member]
Group 2 [Member]
Group 2
Group 3 [Member]
Group 3 [Member]
Group 3
Group 4 [Member]
Group 4 [Member]
Group 4
Group 5 [Member]
Group 5 [Member]
Group 5
Group 6 [Member]
Group 6 [Member]
Group 6
Group 7 [Member]
Group 7 [Member]
Group 7
Group 8 [Member]
Group 8 [Member]
Group 8
Group 9 [Member]
Group 9 [Member]
Group 9 [Member]
Group 10 [Member]
Group 10 [Member]
Group 10 [Member]
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangements, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale by Type [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Types of Financial Instruments [Domain]
Types of Financial Instruments [Domain]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Senior Notes, 7.25% Due 2018 [Member]
Senior Notes, 7.25% Due 2018 [Member]
Senior notes 7.25 percent due 2018
Senior Notes, 6.625% Due 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes, 6.625% Due 2020 [Member]
Senior notes 6.625 percent due 2020
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Senior secured credit facilities, available borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Aggregate face amount of letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Senior secured credit facilities, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt, covenant compliance
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance
Leverage ratio
Leverage Ratio
Ratio used to calculate the financial leverage of a company or to measure its ability to meet financial obligations.
Interest coverage ratio
Interest Coverage Ratio
Ratio used to assses the company's ability to pay interest on outstanding debt.
Long-term debt, fair value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
IMPAIRMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
PERFORMANCE-BASED AWARD ACTIVITY [Abstract]
PERFORMANCE-BASED AWARD ACTIVITY [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Disclosure Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Disclosure - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, pledged
Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Equity investment in subsidiaries
Equity Method Investments
Intercompany assets
Intercompany Assets
Carrying amounts of assets as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions.
Total assets
Total current liabilities
Equity investment in subsidiaries
Equity Method Investment, Underlying Equity in Net Assets
Intercompany liabilities
Intercompany Liabilities
Carrying amounts of liabilities as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions.
Total liabilities
Shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Disclosure C O N T I N G E N C I E S Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued liabilities related to other regulatory matters which are accounted for in the "Other liabilities"
Regulatory Matters Other Liabilities
Amounts accrued for regulatory matters not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.
RESTRICTED SHARE-BASED AWARD ACTIVTIY [Abstract]
RESTRICTED SHARE-BASED AWARD ACTIVTIY [Abstract]
Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value