garden bed and tree close to house

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What can I do to maintain integrity of the brickwork and underfloor area?

We just bought a 1970s home in ACT.

The previous owner made a beautiful garden bed up against the brickwork.

There is a drip watering system.installed and this keeps the soil moist and runs into the bricks.

I cannot see a damp course in the bricks. The underfloor is accessible and has good ventilation.

I've dug back the soil to reveal the vents.

I'd like advice - what should I do with this garden? Do I dig it up and start again?

How do I protect the house from damp if there is a garden here?

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