I bought 2 for my daughter and son-in-law.   Since we have been in a record breaking drought, 17 inches less than normal, I knew he had to collect water. This was needed for his garden since their was a town ban on outside watering! It was very easy to connect.   It looks so nice and neat.  The flowers on top look so nice..   When it rained it collected as expected.  No water was wasted.  This was a great gift.