Poor turfgrass growth under the canopy

Possible solutions include the following:

Replace the existing lawn with a turfgrass that tolerates shaded conditions. There are an increasing number of these cultivars becoming available that perform acceptably in shade.
Increase irrigation and/or fertilization under the canopy and watch how the turf responds. Continue the practice if this treatment appears to enhance turfgrowth.
Replace the lawn with shade tolerant ground covers, shrubs, or mulch. Click here for ground cover selection.
Raise the canopy by pruning it.
Thin the canopy by removing branches from the edge of the canopy.