ScottsMiracle-Gro Completes Acquisition of Black Kow to Broaden Leadership in Organic Gardening Solutions
Key Highlights
- ➤ScottsMiracle-Gro (SMG) completes acquisition of Black Kow from Organics Management
- ➤Black Kow expands nationwide through ScottsMiracle-Gro’s manufacturing and distribution network
- ➤New Black Kow-powered organic soil mixes planned for fiscal 2027
- ➤Acquisition expected to improve leverage ratio and grow sales and profitability in year one
Expert Statements
Nate Baxter, President and CEO of ScottsMiracle-Gro
“The Black Kow acquisition is an important milestone in our multi-year SMG 2.0 growth plan”
Nate Baxter, President and CEO of ScottsMiracle-Gro
“It is a testament to our tuck-in M&A strategy, taking a trusted brand with strong consumer loyalty and integrating it seamlessly into our core business.”
Nate Baxter, President and CEO of ScottsMiracle-Gro
“This transaction is expected to improve our leverage ratio and contribute to sales and profitability growth in year one.”
Nate Baxter, President and CEO of ScottsMiracle-Gro
“Black Kow will create sustainable value for our shareholders while meeting growing consumer demand for organic gardening solutions.”
Sadie Oldham, Vice President and General Manager of the Gardens business at ScottsMiracle-Gro
“I am incredibly excited to lead the integration of Black Kow into our Gardens portfolio.”
Sadie Oldham, Vice President and General Manager of the Gardens business at ScottsMiracle-Gro
“The synergies between our Miracle-Gro and Black Kow brands are undeniable.”
Sadie Oldham, Vice President and General Manager of the Gardens business at ScottsMiracle-Gro
“Black Kow’s heritage as a trusted, natural soil amendment complements the performance-driven nutrition of Miracle-Gro, giving us a highly differentiated product mix.”
Sadie Oldham, Vice President and General Manager of the Gardens business at ScottsMiracle-Gro
“We are uniquely positioned to deliver a complete, premium gardening solution to every type of grower.”
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), home to North America’s leading consumer lawn and garden brands, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Black Kow brand from Organics Management.
Following a successful licensing partnership established in January 2026, the Company exercised its purchase option to bring Black Kow fully into its core Gardens portfolio. Known for its iconic yellow bag and trusted for generations, Black Kow is the leading brand of naturally composted cow manure and organic soil amendments. By integrating Black Kow into ScottsMiracle-Gro’s expansive manufacturing and distribution network, the acquisition transforms a regional favorite into an accessible brand for gardeners from coast to coast.
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