Hey all! I’m new to this group. Need help with creating some flower beds around my fence. Currently it’s all Bermuda grass.

Need inputs on if and how to get rid of the grass around the fence. Should I put shrubs and trees by simply digging and covering the grass with landscaping fabric and then mulch or use other methods like use or herbicide or sod removal! Also, one the area has been cleared, should I amend the soil with 50-50 topsoil/ compost mix? I’m here in Raleigh, NC. Want to get the beds ready in the next 2 weeks. Attaching a photo of the yard for reference

TIA! Happy landscaping!