‘Volatile’ cannabis business causes Scotts Miracle-Gro to shed hydroponic grow unit

While Scotts Miracle-Gro once saw its visibility improved through its exposure to cannabis, now it sees freeing itself of the business as a potential boost to its Wall Street valuation.

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