adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-BUSINESS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-BUSINESS"};Scotts Miracle-Gro grew sales 9 percent in the third quarter despite weather challenges and product issues. Sales rose to $1.2 billion compared to $1.1 billion a year ago; earnings per share also rose to $2.14 compared to $1.95 per share a year ago. The company saw growth in its mulch, bug and pest and lawn businesses, though fertilizer sales were weak.