Atlanta among the top 5 cities for gardening – naked? Here’s how other Georgia cities fared

‘Tis the season for weeding and planting flowers to show off your beautiful garden, and according to a new study, there are a lot of Atlantans that like to do just that – in the nude.

Whether it’s pruning your begonias in the buff or weeding around your narcissus in the nude, LawnStarter says Atlantans like to show off those Georgia peaches, coming in a No. 3 in its 2023′s Best Cities for Naked Gardening.

“We compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on nudist population size, indecent exposure laws, and, of course, gardener-friendliness. We also looked at weather forecasts, access to waxing salons, and sex offender listings, among 12 total metrics,” LawnStarter said on its website.

Other Georgia cities that like to show off more than just their green thumbs include Macon at 66, Augusta at 73, Savannah at 90, and Columbus at 92.

As you can imagine, many of the top cities that like to garden naked are in warmer climates. Miami topped the list of the 200 cities. However, Philadelphia came in just behind Atlanta at No. 4.

Rounding out the bottom of the list, were Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and West Valley City, Utah, at 199 and 200 respectively.

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So, what are the benefits of gardening naked?

“I would say an increase in vitamin D, learning to feel comfortable in your skin, and exploring new physical sensations,” said Tessa West, Associate Professor with New York University’s Department of Psychology.

However, to avoid some unwanted issues with gardening naked, you may want to use sunscreen to avoid burns in tender areas and use bug spray, to avoid bites in places no bug should ever be allowed to go.

“Make sure you aren’t using any chemicals (like weed killer) that might come in contact with your body. If you need gloves to handle your gardening chemicals, it might not be a good time to go nude,” West said.

West also suggests bringing a towel or blanket.

“Think proactively and put something down on the ground that will be kind to your behind,” West said. “Crouching down over your plot of land to dig out beans is fine, but most of us naturally sit down when our legs get tired — it’s an automatic behavior we don’t think about.”

To read more about LawnStarter’s study, CLICK HERE.

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