A 24-Acre Ohio American Pride Dream Yard

Want to experience a 24-acre Ohio estate whose dream yard (and owners) epitomize American pride? Come along with us as we travel to Zanesville, OH—the second capital of Ohio and the city also known as the “Y Bridge City.” We visit an all-American dream yard and meet the minds behind the property: owners Ryan and Lindsay Dodson.

American Pride on Full Display

Ryan and Lindsay had been searching for the “ideal yard” when they found the 24-acre property they live on now. They wanted something that offered them plenty of room, and Ryan wanted a yard of his own to mow after working in the landscaping business for years. And that’s just what they found in this all-American dream yard!

Although their property includes an impressive residence, ponds, orchard, workshop, pool (a summertime favorite), and outdoor kitchen, the Dodsons’ favorite amenity is the gorgeous property views their American flag’s focal points look over. They love watching the sunsets from right beside their flag. And the American flag installation is really the star of the show.

Their American flag isn’t just made from your standard gravel or landscaping rocks. To make the centerpiece of their acreage sing, Ryan and Lindsay made the installation using beautiful crushed glass and a steel frame that ensures it stays where it belongs for years to come. 

When the sun hits the installation the crushed glass sparkles. And when the sun goes down? There are lights below the glass that carry on the sparkling light show well into the night. It’s like the Fourth of July every day on the Dodson’s property. 

As our visit concluded, Ryan acknowledged the all-important role Exmark has played in maintaining his family’s dream yard—and growing their retail power equipment business.

Now that you’ve had a taste, what will your dream yard look like?