Packed Dirt and Sticker Plants in South Texas: Skip Sugar, Grate and Build Soil

Sugar Is Unproven — Don't Use It

No evidence sugar helps. Manual removal of runner-type sticker plants (likely sandspur) by grating top layer is best.

Then Build Soil Organically

Till in topsoil/compost. Manage through spring. Seed adapted grass. No quick fixes — soil health is the long game.