I've been told that leaves require shredding prior to being applied on the garden as a mulch.?

What is the purpose in shredding leaves first?

Answers:
You definately want the decomposition process to kick in quicker because the fungus that grows on the mulched leaves is high in nitrogen which is good for the leaves to be a healthy green. When left whole, the tannin in them tends to leach out slowly which is bad for the roots. When they are mulched, it leaks out faster and washes away.

Other answers:
It will probably help the leaves decompose faster, and look neater.
It will probably help the leaves decompose faster, and look neater.
not only does shredding/mowing them help them decompose faster it helps keep them from blowing away...shredded/chopped up leaves are less likely to blow away then whole leaves
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