The Rose Garden is one of the most instantly recognizable features of the White House, perhaps second only to the Oval Office. It has been used for announcements, events, and receptions of international leaders since the 1900s, and many of the defining moments in presidential history have taken place there.

For more than 60 years, the White House Rose Garden has showcased the prestige of the presidency. With Trump's patio overhaul, a new era begins.

First the president redecorated the White House. Now he’s redesigning the White House grounds. Next comes a ballroom. With the White House Rose Garden grass ripped out and replaced with a brand-new stone patio,