Can Leaves Added To Garden Cause Soil To Become Too Acidic

Question From: D. Hickey - Westland, Michigan, United States
Q: Can leaves added to garden for too many years cause it to become too acidic? I like your column very much. Thank you for your time!

A: Not to worry Dan, Those are old wives' tales. Keep adding them, it's Mother Natures way and she did a great job with the California redwoods. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy