The hose pot works very well.  The only thing that would be easier is if it rolled up the hose itself.  However, I have a very flexible hose that is easy to place in the pot without a struggle.  It also allows me to pull out just what I need of my 100 ft hose to water nearby plants as the pot allows for ample space for the hose to coil without causing kinks in the hose.  Lastly, it looks great on our outdoor stone.