No, sorry, critters aren't the real issue - annual rye grass is a cool
weather grass that dies as soon as it has gone to seed. It may come
back from seed next year, depending on water, etc. I live in NC, and
can tell you that you have a few options -
1) bermuda grass - it is completely dormant in the winter, and green
once it warms up to ~50 F in the spring. It's aggresive and will
spread everywhere there is enough light.
2) fescue - it needs a fair amount of water in the heat of the summer,
but thrives in spring and fall. It needs to be frequently cut at 2.5
- 3" to thrive and look its best.
3)zoysia - it does not need anywhere near as much mowing as the other
two, but also spreads everywhere.


On Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:52:18 -0500, "James" no
wrote:

Hmmmmmmmmmm... you think a lot of common critters eat ryegrass ? What type
of critters might do this ?

I had not thought of this, but it is food for thought...


James