Best I can tell you are referring to the land loving plants that are growing along the shoreline. My banks are left un-mowed for about 4 feet from the waterline and grow all kinds of plants with woody stems. If you don't want to mow or weed-eat to keep them under control, I suggest seeding the area with plants you would prefer like wild flower mixes. I just let mine go and weed-eat/mulch up the stems in late winter to improve the aesthetics.
