United States Washington, D.C. All About the White House Gardens By Rachel Cooper Rachel Cooper Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Rachel Cooper is a travel writer who has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 25 years. She is also the author of several books covering the capital and mid-Atlantic regions. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/10/19 Mableen / Getty Images The White House grounds are beautifully landscaped with a variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers. The garden has been redesigned and expanded throughout America’s history. In 1913 Ellen Wilson, the first wife of Woodrow Wilson, had a rose garden planted just outside of the Oval Office. It has been known as "the Rose Garden" ever since. Mrs. Wilson also brought the landscape designer Beatrix Farrand to the White House to landscape the East Side of the garden, which remains in almost exactly the same form today. The White House grounds are maintained by a garden crew consisting of 13 regular staff including a chief horticulturalist who is on the executive residence staff. The other 12 are National Park Service staff—three foremen, eight gardeners, and one maintenance operator. Enjoy the following photos and get a glimpse of the White House Gardens.Public tours are given two weekends per year, in the spring and in the fall. 01 of 11 White House Rose Garden in Spring White House Historical Association The White House Rose Garden is especially beautiful during the spring and summer months. John F. Kennedy had the Rose Garden redesigned during his administration to use it as a venue for outdoor ceremonies. Events that are held in the Rose Garden today include the annual pardoning of the turkey, and other presidential ceremonies and speeches. Continue to 2 of 11 below. 02 of 11 Pergola in the East Garden of the White House White House Historical Association A pergola covered with Concord grapes terminates the west end of the East Garden. Continue to 3 of 11 below. 03 of 11 Tulips in the Spring Rose Garden White House Historical Association Tulips bloom in spring in the Rose Garden. Other plants that can be seen in the Rose Garden include magnolia trees, Katherine crab apple trees and a variety of roses. Continue to 4 of 11 below. 04 of 11 East Garden in Fall White House Historical Association The White House East Garden is vibrant with its fall display of chrysanthemum topiaries and American holly. Continue to 5 of 11 below. 05 of 11 White House South Lawn Photo courtesy of Donna Spiewak The South Lawn of the White House is beautifully landscaped with lots of green shrubs and plants. It is used for the annual Easter Egg Roll and other large events. Continue to 6 of 11 below. 06 of 11 White House Rose Garden Photo courtesy of Donna Spiewak Visitors especially enjoy visiting the Rose Garden on the White House grounds. Continue to 7 of 11 below. 07 of 11 White House Garden Miller Taylor White House Garden - South Lawn Photos Continue to 8 of 11 below. 08 of 11 Stairway Miller Taylor White House Entryway Continue to 9 of 11 below. 09 of 11 White House Grounds Miller Taylor The grounds to the White House are beautiful landscaped. On tours at the White House, one can see flowers such as tulips, hycinths and chrysanthemums in the East Garden. Continue to 10 of 11 below. 10 of 11 White House Walkway Miller Taylor A few times a year, the public is invited to tour the White House grounds. Continue to 11 of 11 below. 11 of 11 White House Foutain Miller Taylor The fountain in front of the White House is landscaped with colorful flowers. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email