Rose Garden's Demolition Officially Sanctioned by the White House
The White House Rose Garden is currently undergoing a significant transformation, as crews have begun paving over the existing manicured lawn with a patterned stone or concrete hard surface. This renovation, initiated by President Donald Trump, aims to address functional issues with the wet grass and align with the President's personal preference for a harder surface.
The modern design changes to the Rose Garden, first established during the Kennedy administration, have been a topic of interest since Melania Trump refreshed it late in Donald Trump's first term. This latest renovation marks one of the first major redesigns of the Rose Garden's layout in 60 years.
President Kennedy, along with decorator Bunny Mellon and landscape architect Perry Wheeler, worked together to redesign the Rose Garden with a focus on both utility and attractiveness. Mellon mentioned that President Kennedy had recognized the importance of gardens surrounding an official residence and had seen gardens of attractiveness in Europe, inspiring him to create a similar space at the White House.
The restoration of the Rose Garden is reportedly set to be completed by August 2025, with the aim of preserving the beauty of the space, enhancing practical use, and improving the guest experience for special events. Some people prefer to leave the Rose Garden as it is, but due to its current condition, this is not feasible.
Emily Burack, the Senior News Editor for Town & Country, has been following the progress of the Rose Garden restoration closely. Before joining Town & Country, Burack was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma. You can follow Burack on Twitter and Instagram under the username @emburack for updates on this and other news stories.
In February 2025, President Trump stated that the restored Rose Garden would look better, expressing his belief that the new stone surface would be more attractive than the traditional grass lawn. Notably, this change was met with some resistance from those present at the Rose Garden prior to the renovation, with women reportedly going crazy due to the wet grass and their heels sinking in.
As the restoration progresses, the White House Rose Garden continues to evolve, reflecting the changing tastes and needs of the nation's leadership. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting transformation.
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- The renovation of the White House Rose Garden, originally designed during the Kennedy administration, is currently underway, with crews replacing the grass lawn with a patterned stone or concrete surface.
- The modern redesign aims to address functional issues and align with President Donald Trump's preference for a harder surface.
- Emily Burack, Senior News Editor for Town & Country, has been closely following the progress of the Rose Garden's restoration, sharing updates on her Twitter and Instagram accounts.
- In February 2025, President Trump expressed his belief that the new stone surface would make the Rose Garden more attractive.
- Previously, some women reportedly found the wet grass in the Rose Garden challenging due to their heels sinking in.
- This latest renovation marks one of the first major redesigns of the Rose Garden's layout in 60 years, and is set to be completed by August 2025.
- The changes to the Rose Garden reflect the evolving tastes and needs of the nation's leadership, and serve as a topic of interest among society, news, and culture, including the entertainment, art, and policy-and-legislation sectors, in addition to general news and politics.
