The rose garden was created by first lady Ellen Wilson, wife of Woodrow Wilson. A 1962 renovation by Kennedy, included the grass paved over by Trump.

President Trump said his "very white" new patio at the White House Rose Garden will reflect heat, cooling down outdoor events.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s paved makeover of the White House’s Rose Garden appears to be nearly finished. The garden’s previously grassy lawn was fully covered by pavement as ...