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. 28, 2013
Sep. 29, 2012
Sep. 24, 2011
Sep. 25, 2010
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Additions in fiscal year   $ 3,242   $ 2,904  
Impairment losses in fiscal year (7,709) (7,709) 0 0  
Goodwill 615,317 615,317 612,075 612,075 609,171
Accumulated impairment losses (409,561) (409,561) (401,852) (401,852) (401,852)
Total goodwill 205,756 205,756 210,223 210,223 207,319
Garden Products Segment [Member]
          
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Additions in fiscal year   0   2,029  
Impairment losses in fiscal year   (7,709)      
Goodwill 213,583 213,583 213,583 213,583 211,554
Accumulated impairment losses (213,583) (213,583) (205,874) (205,874) (205,874)
Total goodwill 0 0 7,709 7,709 5,680
Pet Products Segment [Member]
          
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Additions in fiscal year   3,242   875  
Impairment losses in fiscal year   0      
Goodwill 401,734 401,734 398,492 398,492 397,617
Accumulated impairment losses (195,978) (195,978) (195,978) (195,978) (195,978)
Total goodwill $ 205,756 $ 205,756 $ 202,514 $ 202,514 $ 201,639