Master Gardener: Troubleshooting weeds in Bermuda grass and getting eggplants to thrive

Q: We have a weed problem in our Bermuda grass lawn. What is the most effective way to get rid of them? We also have problems with grass growing up in the middle of our shrubs.  Is there some way to prevent that?
A: I once saw a sign in someone’s garden that read “If you have weeds, you don’t have enough plants.” That’s only half a joke.
In general, to prevent weeds in your lawn, make sure that your grass is out-competing everything else. Grass has dense, fibro