I do both. I sprinkle the 10-10-10 in the spring, and then when I'm planting I add some to the hole. I also add pellets to them during the season if I think they need a boost.
Took a walk with my camera this afternoon...
My new mini bed
All That Jazz
Aristocrat and Remember Me
Blue Mouse Ears Supreme
Christmas Pageant
Dark Nebula
Gunther's Prize
Heat Wave
Mango Tango
Okaydokey
Sail's Ho
Snow Mouse
Special Forces
Silver Thread and Golden Needles & Lakeside Paisley Print
Spinach Souffle
Summer Lovin'
Stand By Me
Tomahawk