Q&A: We are thinking about doing some landscaping around our patio this spring. I have a question about that.?

We are pondering about undertaking some landscaping close to our patio this spring. I have a question about that.?
Question by PsychoSam: We are thinking about carrying out some landscaping around our patio this spring. I have a query about that.?
Is it totally needed to dig up the grass sod when I am landscaping and putting in plants and mesh/matting and mulch?
I have constantly wondered about this question. Couldn't I just plant every thing I want and then place down the matting about the

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