Lawn Care Firm Pledges $1 Million to Repair White House South Lawn Damage After UFC Freedom 250 Event

A lawn care company that says it has long backed President Donald Trump has pledged $1 million toward repairs to the White House South Lawn after damage allegedly occurred during the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the President’s 80th birthday, The Hill reported on June 23.

According to the report, ScottsMiracle-Gro said it will provide what it described as a “combination of monetary and product support” for the restoration effort. The company said it would coordinate with the National Park Service, which oversees White House grounds, the outlet reported.

UFC Freedom 250, held on June 14, 2026, was staged on the South Lawn, the report said. The outlet described that grounds maintenance teams identified damage after the event and that officials would determine the scope of restoration work during the cleanup and recovery period.

The company’s pledge, as described by The Hill, centers on restoring lawn and landscaping conditions and supporting related repairs that typically require specialized products, labor, and ongoing care. The report did not provide additional figures on estimated total cleanup and restoration costs, nor did it specify the number of days of work expected.

In a separate development tied to the same White House property, officials have been posting messages and updates on various events and commemorations at the White House and on federal land management responsibilities carried out through the National Park Service. Those general White House communications are distinct from the specific repair plans reported for the South Lawn, The Hill’s coverage indicated.

With the pledge announced, the practical next step is likely coordination among the company, White House staff, and the National Park Service on the work plan, including which areas require replanting or soil remediation, what materials will be used, and how quickly the lawn can be restored for continued public and official use.

For now, the repair pledge remains a reported commitment by ScottsMiracle-Gro rather than a document issued by the White House or a procurement award published in federal records, and the final scope of restoration work and total costs are expected to be determined as officials complete assessment and cleanup.

The Hill’s reporting set the timeline for post-event recovery and framed the company’s contribution as a voluntary support measure. Any additional updates on restoration work would generally be expected through statements from the National Park Service or White House communications, as grounds restoration progresses.