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.

The newly renovated White House Rose Garden appears ready for use as a patio space after undergoing summer renovations to cover the Kennedy-era lawn — but that's not the only major change coming to th