The completion of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the
Rose Garden has been renewed. Photos: Official White House Photos by Andrea Hanks
for six weeks prior to installation to get them ready for their big reveal.” The 12 existing crab apple trees were transplanted to another location on the grounds of the White House as these trees were shading the roses. Lime- stone walkways were added around the perimeter of the lawn panel and the ex- isting flagstone walkways were replaced with limestone. Low-voltage lighting was also added to the entire garden. Many of the existing boxwoods were
infected with boxwood blight, so the blight-resistant variety NewGen Inde- pendence was chosen for the predomi- nant portion of the design. Screen rows of Holly Osmanthus
were planted, along with Vinca and Dwarf Mondo Grass serving as ground- covers. In addition, a rotating selection of seasonally appropriate annuals and perennials will provide changing color and texture to the space. The initial seasonal planting consisted of white Cleome (Cleome hassleriana), Agastache (Agastache x ‘Blue Fortune’) and Wax Begonia (Begonia x hybrida). “Walnut Hill Landscape’s impact on the aesthetics of final design derived from our responsibility to provide attrac- tive, premium-quality plant and landscape materials, and installing them to the highest industry standards,” Prokopchak says. “This ensures that the beauty of the
design is fully realized and that the Rose Garden will thrive for many years.” In the spring, the historic Saucer Magnolias will show off their magenta pink blossoms, while the boxwood lat- tice with have fresh, green growth. The roses will have matured and filled out and be covered in buds. The National Park Service, which is responsible for maintaining the site, will have planted a vibrant display of spring bulbs. “The most rewarding part of the project was simply being a part of the nation’s history,” Prokopchak says. “To think about the people that have been in the garden previously and who will be there in the future is a great feeling.” TLP
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