Scotts

Scotts may refer to several related uses of the name. In onomastics, Scotts is the plural form of the surname Scott, which derives from a term for a Gaelic speaker or a person from Scotland. Scott is the more common spelling; Scotts occurs as a family name in its own right and can appear in compound or patronymic forms.

In commerce, Scotts is best known as part of the brand portfolio of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. The Scotts brand covers a wide range of lawn and garden products, including grass seed, fertilizer, weed killers, and soil amendments. The company, headquartered in Ohio, markets Scotts-branded products in North America and in many international markets.

Geographically, there are several places in the United States named Scotts, including towns and unincorporated communities. The name is used in other contexts as well, typically tied to brands, organizations, or historical references.

Distinctions and related terms: Scotts (with two ts) is mainly a surname or brand name, whereas Scott (one t) is a common given name and surname. Scots (without the second t) refers to the people of Scotland and to the broader cultural or linguistic group known as the Scots. See also Scott, Scots, and Scotts brand terminology for related uses.