So... a few things.  First off, the top is designed to hold plants.  However there is no drainage hole.  So the plants sit there is a soggy mess for days after it rains, thus killing the plants.  Second issue, the hose nozzle is too small for a standard sized hose.  You have to go get a very small hose, and it takes a very long time to even fill a bucket.  Third issue, you can't get into the barrel to clean it at the end of the season.  I gave it 2 stars because, had it worked right, it looks like a nice barrel.  

I think they need to go back to the drawing board.  If these issues were fixed, it would be a really nice barrel.