Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Goodwill - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail)

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Goodwill - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2013
Sep. 27, 2014
Sep. 28, 2013
Sep. 29, 2012
Sep. 24, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Additions in fiscal year   $ 2,477 $ 3,242    
Impairment losses in fiscal year (7,709) 0 (7,709) 0  
Goodwill 615,317 617,794 615,317 612,075 612,075
Accumulated impairment losses (409,561) (409,561) (409,561) (401,852) (401,852)
Total goodwill 205,756 208,233 205,756 210,223 210,223
Garden Products Segment [Member]
         
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Additions in fiscal year   0 0    
Impairment losses in fiscal year     (7,709)    
Goodwill 213,583 213,583 213,583 213,583 213,583
Accumulated impairment losses (213,583) (213,583) (213,583) (205,874) (205,874)
Total goodwill 0 0 0 7,709 7,709
Pet Products Segment [Member]
         
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Additions in fiscal year   2,477 3,242    
Impairment losses in fiscal year     0    
Goodwill 401,734 404,211 401,734 398,492 398,492
Accumulated impairment losses (195,978) (195,978) (195,978) (195,978) (195,978)
Total goodwill $ 205,756 $ 208,233 $ 205,756 $ 202,514 $ 202,514