Day1: Pull up the perennials, and get them into bags until it's time to replant
Day2: Tear up the old pavers
Day3: pull out the weeds & sod and the dying tree
Day4: start to lay the foundation for the new bricks, and dig holes for the footers for the raised patio.
Day5: make the paths more narrow and start the tamping process, gravel & rebar for under the patio, finish digging the french drain for rainwater runoff
Day6: pour foundations and footers