Who has time to dig a hole and stabilize a post with concrete? The easiest feeder is one you can hang from a branch or a part of the house.

Catalogs like www.feed-store.com sell hooks and scoop funnels that make hanging and filling feeders much easier.

Look for squirrel-proof feeders or hang a squirrel baffle (available from www.bestnest.com.

The clear Sky Cafe feeder is pricey at $60, but it's heavy-duty and squirrel-proof. Since it holds five quarts of seed, it needs less attention from you. Available at www.bestnest.com.