Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Summary of Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Marketing Agreement [Abstract] Marketing Agreement [Abstract] Schedule of Net Commission and Reimbursements Earned Under Marketing Agreement Marketing Agreement [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products. Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Project Focus Project Focus [Member] Project Focus Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Scotts Lawnservice Scotts LawnService [Member] Scotts LawnService [Member] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] TruGreen Joint Venture TruGreen Joint Venture [Member] TruGreen Joint Venture [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] Equity ownership percentage Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Gain on contribution of SLS Business Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business Provision for deferred income tax Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Impairment, restructuring and other Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Cash provided by operating activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash used in investing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Summary of Outstanding Commodity 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] Summary of Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Effective tax rate related to continuing operations Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Share-based compensation Share-based Compensation Tax benefit recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Performance shares, restricted, and deferred stock units Performance Shares, Restricted, And Deferred Stock Units [Member] Performance Shares, Restricted, And Deferred Stock Units [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Total share-based awards (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Estimated fair value on date of grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] Summary of the Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Senior Notes – 5.250% Senior Notes, Five and A Quarter Percent [Member] Senior Notes, Five and A Quarter Percent [Member] Senior Notes – 6.000% Senior Notes 6.00 Percent Due 2023 [Member] Senior Notes 6.00 Percent Due 2023 [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net loss Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Costs related to refinancing Costs Related to Refinancing (Non-cash) Non-cash portion of costs related to refinancing included on the Statement of Operations. Share-based compensation expense Depreciation Depreciation Amortization Amortization (Gain) loss on sale of 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. Adjustment to gain on contribution of SLS Business Gain (Loss) on Contribution of Business Gain (Loss) on Contribution of Business Equity in loss and distributions from unconsolidated affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions 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 Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash 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 Investments in property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Investment in unconsolidated affiliates Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Investments in acquired businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Net cash 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 Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Repayment of 6.625% Senior Notes Repayments of Senior Debt Financing and issuance fees Payments of Financing Costs Dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Purchase of Common Shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payments on seller notes Repayments of Notes Payable Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Cash received from the exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised 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 increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] IMPAIRMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block] 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 Marketing Agreement [Line Items] Marketing Agreement [Line Items] Marketing Agreement [Line Items] Gross commission Fees and Commissions, Other Contribution expenses Contract Revenue Cost 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. 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. Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Interest Rate Swap Interest Rate Swap [Member] Instrument 1 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 1 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 1 [Member] Instrument 2 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 2 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 2 [Member] Instrument 3 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 3 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 3 [Member] Instrument 4 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 4 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 4 [Member] Instrument 5 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 5 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 5 [Member] Instrument 6 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 6 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 6 [Member] Instrument 7 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 7 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 7 [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Notional Amount Derivative, Notional Amount Fixed Rate Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Condensed Financial Information of Parent Subsidiary Guarantors and Subsidiary Non Guarantors [Abstract] Condensed Financial Information of Parent Subsidiary Guarantors and Subsidiary Non Guarantors [Abstract] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Senior Notes - 6.625% Senior Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2020 [Member] Senior notes 6.625 percent due 2020 [Member] Senior Notes Senior Notes [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Parent Parent Company [Member] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Reportable Legal Entities Reportable Legal Entities [Member] Disclosure of Dividends Paid Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Interest rate of debt Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Repurchased debt amount Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount Return of investments from affiliates Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions, Return of Capital Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table] Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Table] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table] Subsidiary Guarantors Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantors Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Eliminations/ Consolidations Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] 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] Net sales Revenue, Net Cost of sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Cost of sales—impairment, restructuring and other 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). Gross profit Gross Profit Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Other (income) loss, net Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Loss from operations Operating Income (Loss) Equity (income) loss in subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, before Tax Other non-operating (income) loss Other Nonoperating Income Costs related to refinancing Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Interest expense Interest Expense Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, 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 loss Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net loss attributable to controlling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Interest rate swap agreements Currency forward contracts Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Commodity hedging instruments Commodity Contract [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] Assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Derivatives Derivative Asset Other Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Total Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring Liabilities Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Derivatives Derivative Liability Long-term debt Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Total Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Currency forward contracts Currency Swap [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 Fair value of forward contracts Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 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 Gain related to Urea derivatives expected to be reclassified Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives - tax impact Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification of net unrealized losses on derivatives - tax impact Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Reclassification of pension and post-retirement benefit loss - tax impact Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Work-in-process Inventory, Work in Process, Gross Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross Total inventories Inventory, Net Adjustments to reflect inventories at net realizable values Inventory Valuation Reserves Authorized repurchase amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Increase in authorized repurchase amount Stock Repurchase Program, Increase In Authorized Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Increase In Authorized Amount Common shares repurchased (shares) Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Common shares repurchased Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Brand Extension Agreement Brand Extension Agreement [Member] Brand Extension Agreement [Member] Commercialization and Technology Agreement Commercialization and Technology Agreement [Member] Commercialization and Technology Agreement [Member] Agency Agreement Agency Agreement [Member] Agency Agreement [Member] 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 unamortized amount Unamortized Amount of Deferred Costs Related to Long-term Contracts The remaining unamortized portion of deferred costs related to long-term contracts Remaining amortization period of Marketing Agreement Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period Aggregate purchase price Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Minimum termination fee payable Minimum Termination Fee Payable Minimum Termination Fee Payable Minimum termination fee payable multiple Minimum Termination Fee Payable, Multiple of Average Program Earnings, Prior 3 Years Minimum Termination Fee Payable, Multiple of Average Program Earnings, Prior 3 Years Commission threshold Commission Threshold Commission Threshold Percentage of program earnings Commission Payable, Percentage of Program Earnings Commission Payable, Percentage of Program Earnings Initial term Marketing Agreement Initial Term Initial Term affiliated with the Company's marketing agreement Renewal term Marketing Agreement Renewal Term Renewal Term related to the Company's marketing agreement Allocated fair value Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Urea (in tons) Urea [Member] Urea [Member] Diesel (in gallons) Diesel Fuel [Member] Diesel Fuel [Member] Heating Oil (in gallons) Heating Oil [Member] Outstanding commodity contracts Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, less allowances of $5.8, $5.8 and $7.2, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable pledged Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value Inventories Assets held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Investment in unconsolidated affiliates Equity Method Investments Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $626.0 $604.7 and $633.3, 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 EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current portion of debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Liabilities held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, 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 Contingencies (Note 12) Commitments and Contingencies Equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common shares and capital in excess of $.01 stated value per share; 59.9, 61.5 and 60.3 shares issued and outstanding, respectively Common Stocks, Including Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury shares, at cost; 8.3, 6.6 and 7.8 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total equity—controlling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Net sales Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Operating costs Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss) Other income, 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. Adjustment to gain on contribution of SLS Business Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Income tax benefit from discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Gross margin Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Selling, general, administrative and other Selling, General And Administrative And Other Expense Selling, General And Administrative And Other Expense Restructuring and other charges Restructuring And Other Charges Restructuring And Other Charges Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Accrual for environmental actions Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross Number of pending claims Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] U.S. Consumer United States Consumer Segment [Member] United States Consumer Segment [Member] Europe Consumer European Consumer Segment [Member] European Consumer Segment Other Other Segments [Member] Operating Activities [Axis] Operating Activities [Axis] Operating Activities [Domain] Operating Activities [Domain] Continuing Operations Continuing Operations [Member] Operating Segments Operating Segments [Member] Corporate Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Segment income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, amortization, impairment, restructuring and other charges Intangible asset amortization Amortization of Intangible Assets Impairment, restructuring and other Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates Costs related to refinancing Interest expense Total assets: Consolidated 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] Summary of Total Share-based Compensation Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Components of Long-Term Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Estimated market value Equity Method Investment, Quoted Market Value Excess distribution from affiliates Second lien term loan investment EquityMethodInvestmentLoanReceivableFromPartner The amount of cash due from a joint venture partner Proceeds from loan financing Proceeds from Collection of Finance Receivables Accounts receivable, net Indemnification asset Indemnification Asset Indemnification Asset Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates Proceeds from Contributions from Affiliates Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates Restructuring and other charges Restructuring Charges Nonrecurring integration and separation costs Business Combination, Integration Related Costs Fair value write-down adjustment of deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances and Deposits Summary of Segment Financial Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] 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] Property, plant and equipment, net Equity investment in subsidiaries Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Intercompany assets Intercompany Assets Carrying amounts of assets as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions. 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 equity—controlling interest Noncontrolling interest SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Long-term Debt Long-term Debt [Member] Other Noncurrent Assets Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] Second and third quarter percentage of annual net sales Percentage of annual net sales Net Sales for the second and third fiscal quarters percentage of annual net sales. Interest income Interest Income, Other Capital expenditure unpaid liabilities incurred Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Debt issuance costs Debt Issuance Costs, Net Deferred income tax assets, net Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Net foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Net change in derivatives Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Net change in pension and other post-retirement benefits Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Accounts receivable, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net Inventories Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory, Current Prepaid and other assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Prepaid and Other Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent Goodwill and intangible assets, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Other assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent Assets held for sale Current portion of debt Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Debt, Current Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Debt, Current Accounts payable Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable, Current Other current liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Debt, Noncurrent Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Debt, Noncurrent Other liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Liabilities held for sale Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Fiscal Period Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Accounting Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Loans Receivable Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Long-lived Assets Long-lived Assets [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets which may include the basis of such assets, depreciation or amortization methods used and estimated useful lives, the entity's capitalization policy, including its accounting treatment for costs incurred for repairs and maintenance activities, whether such asset balances include capitalized interest and the method by which such is calculated, how disposals of such assets are accounted for and how impairment of such assets is assessed and recognized. Statements of Cash Flows Statements of Cash Flows [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for the treatment of distributions from unconsolidated affiliates within the Statements of Cash Flows. Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Interest paid Interest Paid, Net Call premium on 6.625% Senior Notes Bond Premium Paid The cash outflow from a payment bond premium related to the repayment of senior debt. Income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net EQUITY Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block] Credit Facilities Line of Credit [Member] Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member] Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement [Member] Other Debt Other [Member] Debt, Other Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Revolving loans Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Term loans Term Loan [Member] Term Loan [Member] Total debt Long-term Debt Less current portions Less unamortized debt issuance costs Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Long-term debt 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] Restricted stock units Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Performance units Performance Based Units [Member] Performance Based Units Deferred stock units Deferred Stock Units [Member] Deferred Stock Units Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Employees Key Employees [Member] key Employees Board of Directors Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Aggregate fair value at grant dates (in millions) Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Amounts reserved for restructuring and other Restructuring Reserve Restructuring and other charges from continuing operations Restructuring And Other Related Charges, Continuing Operations Restructuring And Other Related Charges, Continuing Operations Restructuring and other charges 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. 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 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] 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 Return of investments from affiliates Investing cash flows from (to) affiliates Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates 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. Summary of Joint Venture Financial Information Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Shares and Capital in Excess of Stated Value Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Shares Treasury Stock [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Total Equity - Controlling Interest Parent [Member] Non-controlling Interest Noncontrolling Interest [Member] AeroGrow International, Inc. AeroGrow International, Inc [Member] AeroGrow International, Inc [Member] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] SMG Growing Media SMG Growing Media Inc [Member] SMG Growing Media Inc [Member] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Equity, controlling interest, beginning balance Noncontrolling interest, beginning balance Total equity, beginning balance Net income (loss), controlling interest Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net income (loss) Other comprehensive loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Share-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Dividends declared Dividends Dividends declared per common share (USD per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Treasury share purchases Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Treasury share issuances Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued Adjustment to noncontrolling interest due to ownership change Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Distribution declared by AeroGrow Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Equity, controlling interest, ending balance Noncontrolling interest, ending balance Total equity, ending balance Aggregate warrant exercise price Class Of Warrant Or Right, Value Of Securities Called By Warrants Or Rights Class Of Warrant Or Right, Value Of Securities Called By Warrants Or Rights Number of shares issued to subsidiary upon exercise Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights Controlling ownership percentage Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Dividends Payable Dividends Payable Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Net unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax of $1.9 and $0.8, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification of net unrealized losses on derivatives to net income, net of tax of $0.2 and $0.5, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Reclassification of net pension and post-retirement benefit loss to net income, net of tax of $0.3 and $0.3, respectively Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive loss Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] 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 Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding INVENTORIES Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Other income, net Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates Loss from continuing operations before income taxes Income tax benefit from continuing operations Loss from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest Basic loss per common share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Loss from continuing operations (USD per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Loss from discontinued operations (USD per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic loss per common share (USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period (shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted loss per common share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Loss from continuing operations (USD per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Loss from discontinued operations (USD per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted loss per common share (USD 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 Business Combinations [Abstract] ACQUISITIONS AND INVESTMENTS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Other assets Other Asset [Member] Other Asset [Member] Other current liabilities Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other liabilities Other Liabilities [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 CONTINGENCIES Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Schedules of Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges, and Activity Related to Liabilities Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [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] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Interest expense Interest Expense [Member] Other income, net Other income (expense), net [Member] Other income (expense), net [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, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] American Agritech, L.L.C. American Agritech, L.L.C. [Member] American Agritech, L.L.C. [Member] Acquisition of Emerging Area Support Companies Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] Gavita Holdings B.V. Gavita Holdings B.V. [Member] Gavita Holdings B.V. Growing Media Acquisition, Canada Growing Media Acquisition, Canada [Member] Growing Media Acquisition, Canada Bonnie Plants, Inc. Bonnie Plants, Inc. [Member] Bonnie Plants, Inc. Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] ACQUISITIONS Business Acquisition [Line Items] Contingent consideration for acquired business Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Cash, prepaid, and other current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Cash, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Cash, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Inventory and accounts receivable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Inventory and Accounts Receivable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Inventory and Accounts Receivable Fixed assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accounts payable and other current liabilities acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Finite-lived intangible assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles Goodwill acquired Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Net sales Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Valuation of acquired assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Economic interest acquired Economic Interest Acquired Represents the Company's economic interest of an acquired entity Economic interest retained by former owner Economic Interest Retained By Previous Owner Represents the economic interest retained by the previous owner of an acquired business. Short term debt acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt Deferred tax liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Ownership percentage of outstanding shares Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Loans payable, noncurrent Loans Payable, Noncurrent Payment of contingent consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Inventory and accounts receivable acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Loans receivable, net Loans Receivable, Net Cost reimbursements Fair value of Bonnie Option Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, asset, at fair value Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value MARKETING AGREEMENT Marketing Agreement [Text Block] Additional information and disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block] Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Condensed Financial Statements [Table Text Block] Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block] Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] 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 (USD per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common shares issued (shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common shares outstanding (shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury shares, at cost (shares) Treasury Stock, Shares Letter of Credit Letter of Credit [Member] Third Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement Third Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement [Member] Third Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement Fourth Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement Fourth Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement [Member] Fourth Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement [Member] Lender Name [Axis] Lender Name [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility Secured Term Loan Secured Term Loan [Member] Secured Term Loan [Member] Period [Axis] Period [Axis] Period Period [Domain] Period [Domain] Period [Domain] Beginning Fiscal Year 2016 Beginning Fiscal Year 2016 [Member] Beginning Fiscal Year 2016 [Member] Beginning Fiscal Year 2018 Beginning Fiscal Year 2018 [Member] Beginning Fiscal Year 2018 [Member] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instruments [Domain] Financial Instruments [Domain] Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Estimate of Fair Value Measurement Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Debt maturity period Debt, Maturity Period Debt Instrument Maturity Period Senior secured credit facilities, maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Additional maximum borrowing capacity Line Of Credit Facility, Additional Committed Credit Amount of additional committed credit under the agreement, subject to certain specified financial and other conditions Principal amount Long-term Line of Credit Senior secured credit facilities, available borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Weighted average interest rate Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Leverage ratio Leverage Ratio Leverage Ratio Interest coverage ratio Interest Coverage Ratio Interest Coverage Ratio Leverage ratio, restricted payment threshold Leverage Ratio, Restricted Payment Threshold Leverage Ratio, Restricted Payment Threshold Maximum restrictive payments Restricted payment limitation Limitation under credit facility covenants on restricted payments Aggregate principal amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Senior notes redemption price Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount Accrued and unpaid interest Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization Call premium Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium Unamortized debt issuance costs Aggregate principal amount Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt Maximum aggregate amount Aggregate Accounts Receivable, Maximum Amount Allowable Under MARP Agreement Aggregate Accounts Receivable, Maximum Amount Allowable Under MARP Agreement Amount borrowed under agreement Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Amount Outstanding During Period Fair value of debt - Gavita Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Fair value of debt Long-term Debt, Fair Value Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] U.S. Pension United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] International Pension Foreign Pension Plan [Member] U.S. Medical United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [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) Net periodic benefit (income) cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] RETIREMENT AND RETIREE MEDICAL PLANS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Operating Expense Operating Expense [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring and other charges Impairment, restructuring and other charges from continuing operations Impairment, Restructuring, And Other (Recoveries) Charges, Continuing Operations Impairment, Restructuring, And Other (Recoveries) Charges, Continuing Operations Total impairment, restructuring and other charges 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). U.S. Consumer U.S. Consumer [Member] U.S. Consumer Europe Consumer Europe Consumer [Member] Europe Consumer Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] One-time Termination Benefits One-time Termination Benefits [Member] Other Restructuring Other Restructuring [Member] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Domain] Products and Services [Domain] Bonus S Bonus S [Member] Bonus S product line Restructuring reserve, long term Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent Impairment, restructuring and other (recoveries) charges Restructuring costs Litigation Settlement, Amount Reimbursement payments Total Insurance Reimbursements Represents both the unearned and earned insurance reimbursement payments received Insurance recoveries accrued Insurance Recoveries DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, 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.