Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) Company (NYSE: SMG) is a leading global provider of consumer lawn and garden products and services. The company offers a diverse portfolio of branded products, including lawn fertilizers, grass seed, pest control solutions and outdoor accessories under well-known names such as Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho®. In addition to its core seasonal offerings, Scotts Miracle-Gro has expanded into the fast-growing indoor gardening market through its Hawthorne Gardening Company subsidiary, which supplies nutrients, substrates and lighting systems for hydroponic and cannabis cultivators.
Founded in 1868 in Marysville, Ohio, Scotts Miracle-Gro began as a modest seed company founded by Orlando Scott. Over the following century, the company introduced its signature lawn care innovations, most notably the Miracle-Gro plant food formula in 1950. In 1995, Scotts Company merged with Miracle-Gro Products, combining decades of horticultural expertise and consumer trust. The business has continued to evolve through selective acquisitions and product portfolio expansion, maintaining a focus on research, development and sustainability initiatives.
Scotts Miracle-Gro conducts operations primarily in North America, where it enjoys strong brand recognition and extensive retail partnerships. The company also serves markets in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australasia, supplying both brick-and-mortar garden centers and e-commerce channels. Its professional services segment supports commercial landscapers and golf course superintendents with specialized turf and ornamental solutions, while digital platforms offer consumers planting guides, lawn care scheduling tools and mobile applications.
The company’s leadership team is headed by Chairman Peter H. Stavros and Chief Executive Officer Robert Proto, who bring decades of experience in consumer products and agriculture. Under their guidance, Scotts Miracle-Gro continues to invest in innovation, sustainability and global growth opportunities, with a long-term vision of helping customers cultivate greener, healthier outdoor and indoor spaces.
