I broadcast a lot last fall. All my new or relocating plants get around two handful ( not the exact science that Larry uses - tablespoonful )
of my concoction. Namely Milorganite, Alfalfa pellets, meal and osmocote. Gardens Alive for perennials every couple years or so. I also use worm casting, mycorrhiza, Epson salt from time to time. Compost and manure for sure when starting new beds. The earthworms seem to love hanging around the Alfalfa. I try to topdress in the spring in the order of preference due to time constraints and slowly work my way down the line based on visual needs. Like Leslie said, the pellets will break down. I get the meal from a feed store that has to order it. I use it for the quicker effect before the pellets break down. It is all a matter of preference on this choice. Everything gets topped off with mulch. Working on incorporating the early spring micro nutrients that the famous hybidizer mentioned in his blog also.