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
12 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2018
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 24, 2016
Sep. 27, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Goodwill $ 690,738 $ 665,836 $ 640,946 $ 618,650
Accumulated impairment losses (409,561) (409,561) (409,561) (409,561)
Total goodwill 281,177 256,275 231,385 209,089
Additions in fiscal year 24,902 25,890 22,296  
Write off related to sale of business   (1,000)    
Garden Products Segment        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Goodwill 226,471 219,056 219,056 213,583
Accumulated impairment losses (213,583) (213,583) (213,583) (213,583)
Total goodwill 12,888 5,473 5,473 0
Additions in fiscal year 7,415 5,473  
Write off related to sale of business      
Pet Products Segment        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Goodwill 464,267 446,780 421,890 405,067
Accumulated impairment losses (195,978) (195,978) (195,978) (195,978)
Total goodwill 268,289 250,802 225,912 $ 209,089
Additions in fiscal year $ 17,487 25,890 $ 16,823  
Write off related to sale of business   $ (1,000)