Generally, hanging from your home takes longer to establish a feeding location. If you hang the feeder from your home, hang a piece of aluminum foil nearby, this will help attract the birds. If possible, supply water nearby. Feed your birds all year long. The more consistent you are, the more consistent they will be and reward you with increased visits.
Summer is one of the best seasons for feeding.
Your feeders should be designed to prevent nuisance birds and animals entirely or as much as possible. Read a book on feeding birds, and a pair of binoculars is handy to have around. Focus on Quality birds versus quantity. Viewing a single Chickadee or Nuthatch on several occasions is far better than viewing a flock of house sparrows all day. The results may not be as immediate, but long term the quality birds will increase in numbers and be rewarding and lasting.