Land in nine South Ayrshire areas could be transformed into wildflower meadows or long grass zones.
The council has proposed planting the meadows in parts of Ayr and Prestwick to boost biodiversity.
The patches – which would be rarely cut – could attract more butterflies, insects birds and other creatures.
Blue native cornflowers and red poppies would likely be among the blooms.
Park rangers may offer outdoor lessons for kids on bugs and plant identification at the sites in the future.
Instead of flowers, some areas would just have longer grass, which would be cut at least once a year.
Where the nine proposed patches are as part of pilot project:
- Perennial meadow at open space beside 21 Castle Walk and 34 Greenan Road, Ayr.
- Perennial meadow between 35 and 49 Glenalla Crescent, Doonfoot, Ayr.
- Longer grass at area north-west of Millennium Bridge, Doonfoot, Ayr.
- Longer grass at ground in Hayhill, Ayr.
- Annual meadow in Castlehill Estate, Ayr.
- Annual meadow at Land at Glenmuir Place, Whitletts, Ayr.
- Annual meadow and longer grass at Kingsmeadow Estate, Semple Road, Prestwick.
- Perennial meadow at Oval area, Prestwick.
- Longer grass next to Ardfin Road Play Area, Prestwick
SNP and Labour councillors sitting on the leadership panel will decide whether to give the meadows the go-ahead at a virtual private meeting next week.
A South Ayrshire Council document said: “The pilot sites are in a variety of areas including parks, general public space and housing areas. This will allow us to determine the public appetite for these proposals in different types of locations.”
Consultations are due to take place in the relevant areas and other sites will be considered.
The ground would be prepared in February and March. Seeds are to be sown in March and April. Cuts would happen in August and September.
Perennial or annual flowers would be be planted if the scheme is approved by councillors.
