Most of the ground covers I can think of would be too tall for your little one to run and play in. Seems it would trip, and make it difficult. If more folks would conserve like you are we wouldnt have the water situation were in now. Thanks!

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If you're looking for a drought-tolerant grass, try bermuda or buffalograss. They won't tolerate shade like St. Augustine, but will handle drought much, much better.

My mother and I are both very native plant oriented. I have been advised that a mix of rye and buffalo grass does well in this area. My grass too looks like matchsticks. I do believe we will find out, come spring, how well that mix is. Good luck with yours.

Terri talked about a new grass mixture of buffalo grass, curly--something and blue--something. What's the name of the blend and where can I find it. Do we have to remove the dead St. Augustine first before we seed this new grass? Please help.

Here is the link to Terri's blog entry on that topic: http://www.beloblog.com/KVUE_Blogs/terrigruca/2009/10/grasses-that-require-less-wate.html