The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

President and COO Nate Baxter joined Ann Berry on the After Earnings (from Morning Brew ☕️) podcast to talk about our technology-driven strategy to shape the future of the lawn and garden space. Nate discussed how it helped us deliver a strong financial performance in fiscal ‘25 and established a solid building block for fiscal ‘26. He shared that leveraging technology, consumer insights and operational efficiency strengthens our resilience, sharpens our competitiveness and positions us for consistent growth. We’re working to be the best resource for lawns and gardens, giving our consumers choices that meet their needs and inspire a connection with nature. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/443K6LW #earnings #growth #lawncare #garden

How do you cut plastic in packaging by 90%? For Keith Miller, senior engineer in controls packaging, it starts with passion. 📦✨ Since 2020, Keith and his team have been rethinking how we package our products. Through their hard work, we’ve introduced the Ortho Home Defense Max refill pouch to reduce plastic by 90% compared to rigid jugs and integrated up to 25% recycled materials into select Miracle-Gro packaging. 🎥 Watch the video to hear Keith share the story behind the stats.

There’s no doubt The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is the clear leader in the Lawn & Garden category. But what’s even more exciting are the immense opportunities that lie ahead. I’m bullish on our future because our market is ready for sustained growth, and we’re poised to capitalize on it.

Transforming a 158-year-old business takes more than an updated product line. It takes a clear, long-term vision: we call it SMG 2.0. In a new interview with CFO, CFO Mark Scheiwer talks about his role in our SMG 2.0 strategy and how finance is partnering with operators to make us a true lifestyle company. Learn what Mark has to say about leaning into your strengths, tackling the hardest problems first and the financial challenges of a seasonal business at the link in the comments. 👉 And don't miss his number one piece of advice!

How do you transform a 158-year-old lawn care giant into a modern lifestyle brand? 🌱 Fresh off our Investor Day, President and CEO Nate Baxter unpacks the SMG 2.0 playbook with Ann Berry on Brew Markets. We’re evolving to meet today’s consumers where they are by championing wellness in every green space, indoors and out. Whether you’re interested in legacy brand modernization, smart channel expansion or building a culture of true brand ambassadors, you won't want to miss this one: https://bit.ly/4wkrJh1 Watch the interview below and drop your biggest takeaway in the comments! 👇

Connecting people with our oceans can inspire them to help protect them. Through our partnership with Tampa Bay Watch, ScottsMiracle-Gro is supporting opportunities for people to learn about the ecosystems that make Tampa Bay special. Explore how the Discovery Center is bringing people closer to the water and the life within it.