Topic overview
In brief
- In June 2026, President Trump praised Scotts Miracle-Gro for restoring the White House grounds at no charge.
- The company committed $1 million to restore the South Lawn, which had been damaged during an event.
- Trump's promotion of the company aligns with his administration's broader efforts to modernize the White House complex.
Summary
In June 2026, President Donald Trump publicly commended Scotts Miracle-Gro during an Oval Office appearance, highlighting the company's contribution to restoring the White House grounds without charge. This restoration effort was part of a broader initiative to enhance the presidential campus, which included various upgrades to the White House complex. The company announced a $1 million commitment to the National Park Service for the restoration of the South Lawn, which had been damaged during a recent event. Trump personally selected a custom turfgrass blend for the lawn from several options provided by Scotts Miracle-Gro, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the White House as a symbol of American history.
The White House spokesperson, Davis Ingle, noted that Trump's efforts to beautify the People’s House had attracted significant interest from private citizens and companies wishing to contribute to improvement projects. This initiative followed Trump's executive order in February 2026, which prioritized supplies of glyphosate-based herbicides, underscoring their critical role in U.S. agriculture. Although Scotts Miracle-Gro was not specifically mentioned in the order, the company plays a significant role in the consumer Roundup market, distributing products developed by Monsanto, a Bayer subsidiary.