MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 6, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the global leader in the consumer lawn and garden industry, announces the recent promotions of Mike Lukemire to executive vice president and Dave Swihart to senior vice president.

Mike Lukemire, executive vice president of Global Technologies and Operations, leads The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's global functions of supply chain, procurement, information technology, research and development, portfolio management, quality, biotechnology and business improvement.

Since joining the Company in 1995 as operations director, Lukemire has led the transformation of the organization's supply chain into a world class and global organization. He implemented a new innovation model with Global Research & Development that leverages Scotts global talents and capabilities. Prior to Scotts Lukemire lead business and operations management assignments at Nabisco, Kraft-General Foods and Kroger.

Dave Swihart, senior vice president, Global Supply Chain, oversees global improvements and stakeholder value by developing and executing continuous advancement of the ScottsMiracle-Gro Global Supply Chain.

Swihart began his career at Scotts in 1993, holding roles within Supply Chain, including vice president of Logistics & Distribution and vice president, Global Supply Chain. He brought to Scotts over 23 years of experience in engineering, plant management, production planning and supply chain leadership.

"Both Mike's and Dave's visions have transformed our Global Supply Chain organization," said Jim Hagedorn, chairman and chief executive officer. "Supply chain management is a key competitive-advantage in our fast-paced and highly competitive marketplace, and their leadership solidifies our position as the global leader of lawn and garden products."

About ScottsMiracle-Gro

With $2.9 billion in worldwide sales and more than 6,000 associates, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Scotts Company LLC, is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care, with products for professional horticulture as well. The Company's brands are the most recognized in the industry. In the U.S., the Company's Scotts(R), Miracle-Gro(R) and Ortho(R) brands are market-leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup(R) brand, which is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts and owned by Monsanto. The Company also owns Smith & Hawken, a leading brand of garden-inspired products that includes pottery, watering equipment, gardening tools, outdoor furniture and live goods. In Europe, the Company's brands include Weedol(R), Pathclear(R), Evergreen(R), Levington(R), Miracle-Gro(R), KB(R), Fertiligene(R) and Substral(R). For additional information, visit us at www.scotts.com .

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